Band 4 - Director, Finance and Administration
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Requisition Number: 126577
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Category: Leadership and Management
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Classification: Band 4
Description
The Team
The Corporate Services team is an established, diverse and dedicated team of 13 employees working across three managers and closely with the Ministry Corporate Management Services Branch to support the delivery of court services throughout British Columbia. The team manages financial operations, budgeting, human resources, records and facilities, working closely with internal and external partners to ensure resources are managed effectively and services meet the needs of the public. By supporting sound financial management, infrastructure and the tracking of approximately $300 million in annual revenue and trust funds, the team plays an important role in helping deliver accessible and effective court services for people across the province.
The Role
In this role, you will lead a team responsible for budget management, developing Treasury Board submissions, analyzing resource needs, supporting capital planning, and maintaining financial policies for revenue and trust collection. Your work will directly support court services across British Columbia, helping ensure resources are managed effectively to meet the needs of the justice system and the public. This is an opportunity to build your leadership skills, learn more about the court system, and contribute to an evolving organization while pursuing professional development and career growth.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Professional accounting designation (CA or CGA or CMA) or related university degree, diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years current and progressive advanced experience in senior financial management positions.
- Experience in the leadership and supervision of staff, including goal setting, staff training, development planning and the application of relevant human resource practices.
- Experience analyzing complex financial and business issues and preparing high level briefings, documents and presentations for decision by senior government officials.
- Experience using tact and diplomacy and a proven track record in handling highly confidential strategic information and documents.
- Experience in providing risk management services including coordinating internal audit planning and implementation plans and managing indemnities and insurance registration.
- Experience in negotiating and implementing financial and administrative service level agreements, developing cost models and establishing related performance measures, managing resource allocations, monitoring services, and managing within the parameters approved in agreements.
- Experience in designing and delivering presentations on financial issues to senior officials.
- Recent experience in providing leadership and building effective working relationships with subordinates, colleagues and senior staff and working in a team-based environment.
- Experience related to the area of specialty.
- Experience leading and resolving complex staff and/or client issues.
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients in a customer service environment.
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience working in the justice sector.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Brian.Anderson@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
1 Position is available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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.