BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Benefits Finance team provides financial administration and oversight for the Employee Benefits Vote, the Long-Term Disability Plan, and the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund. As part of an established and collaborative team, you will work closely with colleagues across the Financial Management Office, ministry clients, central agencies, and key partners to support sound financial stewardship, accountability, and service excellence across government benefit programs.

The Role
This role leads financial reporting, accounting, and internal control activities for major employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, government policies, and reporting requirements. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced financial professional to contribute to high-quality financial management, support continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen the transparency and effectiveness of benefit programs that serve the BC Public Service.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in the field of financial management or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) year experience in the application of general finance and administration policies and processes, financial reporting, and financial systems and controls including managing financial operations and managing financial policy.
• Minimum two (2) year experience analyzing financial and accounting statements and developing financial reports.
• Experience using computerized systems and software, including Excel, word processing, databases and financial applications at an intermediate level.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience in CAS/Oracle Financials, and/or CHIPS/PeopleSoft.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the leadership and supervision of staff.

For questions regarding this position, please contact chico.randhawa@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.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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.