BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
Behind every successful natural resource ministry is a team helping turn priorities into action. Supporting more than 8,000 employees across British Columbia, Corporate Services for Natural Resource Ministries (CSNR) delivers the financial, operational, and people-focused services these ministries rely on, earning a reputation as a trusted partner known for expert advice, reliable service, and strong partnerships that help deliver results.

The Role:
Payroll, benefits, and leave management are complex, ever-changing, and essential to every organization. As the Senior Payroll Liaison Analyst (Payroll Liaison Group (PLG) Team Lead), you'll play a central role in connecting people, policy, and operations across the Natural Resource Ministries. Leading a specialized team, you'll provide expert advice on complex issues and strategic guidance that helps ensure consistent, effective service delivery across a large and diverse organization.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation plus formal financial management or accounting course work leading to a diploma or completion of the Government Financial Management Certificate Program. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience in the provision of payroll, leave, benefits and/or HR support in a client service environment.
• Advanced level experience using PeopleSoft HR (CHIPSBC), Reporting (CHIPSRP) and Time and Leave applications.
• Experience in the provision of expert financial advice and direction to all levels of staff.
• Experience analyzing financial data for variances and trends and recommending remedial action.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of general finance and administration policies and processes.
• Experience running and analyzing financial reports, performing financial reconciliation and completing financial schedules.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations and/or policies such as: Collective Bargaining agreements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting Payroll Administration Manual (PAM), Labour Relations and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) updates.
• Advanced level Excel experience and intermediate Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in leading and coaching others.

Preference may be given to those with experience one (1) or more of the following:

• Provision of client service, or helpdesk support, to multiple medium to large organizations.
• Developing and/or running PeopleSoft Queries.
• Running and analyzing CFS reports and using CFS applications (i.e. ADI, AP, GL).
• Providing advice and interacting with senior level management, internal and external ministries/agencies.
• Implementing change initiatives and developing financial processes in relation to new or updated financial systems.
• Developing and delivering training sessions and related written communications.
• Supervising staff and/or leading decentralized work teams, including allocating work, and developing and evaluating performance plans.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Evan.Beirnes@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
There is currently one (1) permanent, full-time position available.
This position can be based in a Natural Resource Ministry office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to five (5) at home per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Depending on the successful candidate’s location, a bi-weekly isolation allowance may apply.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit, or Métis) applicants originating from the land known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history, including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) and your job related responsibilities for each job in your employment history, and any relevant information that relates to this position.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.