BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Financial Strategy and Decision Support team is a welcoming and collaborative group that partners with ministry divisions, Crown agencies, and transportation organizations to support informed decision-making and strong financial stewardship. As part of an established team, you’ll work with leaders across the organization, contribute your unique perspective, and help make a meaningful impact through accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The Role

This role offers an opportunity to provide financial leadership and support through project management, funding agreements, financial monitoring, reporting, and strategic advice. You’ll work collaboratively with a variety of partners, helping to ensure accountability, transparency, and sustainable funding while supporting important government initiatives that make a meaningful difference for British Columbians.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional accounting designation preferred (CPA); OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business or Public Administration; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (e.g. diploma or financial management certificate program combined with more than 3 years progressive experience that demonstrates the required financial skill set.)
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible and related financial management experience.
  • Related experience may include a combination of financial reporting; revenue and expenditure accountability; budgetary planning, preparation and monitoring; chart of accounts; analysis, accounting, auditing and financial oversight; FTE monitoring and leave management reporting activities; contract administration.
• 2 years of experience and demonstrated success in the coordination, delivery and maintenance of high quality customer service. Preference may be given to candidates with more than 3 years experience
• Experience using Excel with high proficiency at the intermediate level.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in the interpretation and implementation of government's financial framework, policies, legislation and procedures with demonstrated experience in the application of government financial administration policies and procedures, the Financial Administration Act, Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act, Budget Transparency and Accountability Act, financial reporting, reconciliation systems and financial systems and controls.
• Experience in the leadership and supervision of staff, including performance management.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Neate@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 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: 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.