BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) within the System Integrity Branch is responsible for regulating and monitoring private training institutions in British Columbia.  Private training institutions in BC enroll over 48,000 students annually and offer a wide range of programs. This diverse sector is comprised of multiple stakeholders (i.e. private business, professional associations, government officials), often with competing interests.  The PTIRU works with other regulating bodies both provincially and federally, to ensure ongoing student protection and quality education standards. Private institutions are expected to achieve set standards to become certified (i.e. registered or designated).  Institutions that achieve designated status; may be eligible to access funds through the Government (provincial/federal)  student financial aid programs; and meet federal requirements to enroll international students.

The Role
As a Compliance Inspector, you will conduct inspections, gather and analyze evidence, compile detailed reports, communicate findings to institutions and make recommendations to senior staff. This position has an important role in monitoring and identifying compliance with the Private Training Act (PTA) and inspects on behalf of StudentAidBC (SABC) and the Education Quality Assurance (EQA) programs with the intent to protect the student financial assistance programs’ integrity and protect consumers and taxpayers in accordance with SABC policy and the pan-Canadian Designation Policy Framework and legislation. Your work will help maintain public trust and promote equitable access to quality education opportunities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma and a minimum of two years of recent case management experience.
• Two-year combination of recent, related experience in two or more of the following:
  • Experience reviewing documentation for compliance with legislation, policies and/or standards.
  • Experience weighing and analyzing evidence and documenting conclusions.
  • Experience conducting interviews, fact finding, and determining appropriate action.
  • Experience working with external clients, customers or stakeholders.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license or equivalent. 

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• At least one year experience working in a regulatory environment. 
• At least one year experience conducting on-site inspections.
• At least one year administrative experience in a Canadian government organization (federal, provincial, or municipal).
• At least one year experience in the post secondary sector in instructional design, teaching or administration.

Provisos:

• Overnight, out-of-town travel within BC required, sometimes with short notice.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Praveena.Naidu@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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 that 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 now 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 and/or cover letter 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 start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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.