ADMN O 27R – Planning Officer

Posting Title
ADMN O 27R – Planning Officer

Position Classification
Administrative Officer R27

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$ 83,071.72 – $ 94,752.42 annually

Close Date
11/14/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date
6/30/2025

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care

Ministry Branch / Division
Capital Management Branch / Resource Management Division

Job Summary

The Team
Our Capital Management Branch (CMB) team consists of a vibrant and dedicated group of individuals from diverse backgrounds in project management, engineering, architecture, and business and facility management.You’ll work within an established, collaborative team that manages major, minor, and child care capital projects. Our efforts directly impact students and families across BC by providing essential capital funding to school districts to foster safe, inspiring, and sustainable learning environments. The dedication and hard work of our team make being part of CMB both fulfilling and rewarding.

The Role
As a planning officer, you will be the link between public K-12 school districts and the Ministry of Education and Child Care. You will help develop annual five-year capital plans and support projects through each stage to ensure they meet their goals, timelines, and budgets. The Capital Management Branch (CMB) helps school districts to provide safe and effective learning environments by prioritizing projects and funding school construction, upgrades, renovations, and maintenance.This role is rewarding, with a diverse range of daily tasks that keep the work engaging. The collaborative and high-performing team provides job flexibility, including work-from-home options, and occasional opportunities to travel to school districts and attend conferences.Check out our website to learn more: Capital Management .

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field such as Planning, Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of one (1) year recent (within the last five (5) years), related experience; OR
• Post-Secondary Diploma in a related field such as Planning, Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering and a minimum of three (3) years recent (within the last five (5) years), related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be considered.

Recent (within the last five (5) years), related experience includes:

• Managing and contributing to project teams.
• Developing and preparing recommendations, project plans and/or reports for executives.
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience reviewing business cases and project proposals for capital projects.
• Experience working on capital projects.
• Experience analyzing architectural/construction drawings.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Mary-Anne.North@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
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.
This is a temporary opportunity until 06/30/2025. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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

Resume: YES– A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES– You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Administrative Services, Education Services