BAND 2 – Core Policy Advisor

Posting Title
BAND 2 – Core Policy Advisor

Position Classification
Band 2

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

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

Salary Range
$76,500.09 – $ 108,100.23 annually

Close Date
9/9/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Finance

Ministry Branch / Division
OCG

Job Summary

The Team

Join our dedicated Financial Management Branch, a well-established team of professionals focused in Victoria and Vancouver. As part of this small, close-knit team, you will collaborate with colleagues supporting work related to managing the Core Policy and Procedures Manual and other financial management activities. Your work will have a significant impact on how Ministries fulfill their mandates, and will involve collaborating with other groups including legal services branch and central groups. You will respond to Ministry inquiries, manage vendor complaints reviewed by the Office of the Comptroller General, and identify opportunities to improve the Core Policy Framework within the province. We value the strong collaboration among our team members and the meaningful impact our work has on the financial control framework for government.

The Role

As a Core Policy Advisor you’ll play a key role in reviewing vendor complaints, collecting aged accounts receivables, and serving as an advisor to Ministries on interpreting core policy. Your work ensures that Ministries follow core policies and promotes consistent, prudent financial practices. This distinctive role provides the opportunity to work closely with Ministries dedicated to serving the public and engaging in impactful work. Join a diverse and collaborative team, making a meaningful difference every day.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Degree in business administration, public administration, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in:
  • Procurement and/or financial practice.
  • Policy development, analysis and interpretation in procurement and/or the financial field

Preference may be given to:

• Individuals with a professional designation in procurement or accounting.
• Individuals with experience in public procurement practice, procurement law, trade agreements, or public procurement policy research and analysis.

For questions regarding this position, please contact tanyann.belaney@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position can be based out of Victoria or Vancouver.
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 both current and/or future 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 applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

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

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management

Additional Information