Address
Form of workADMN O 18R - Business And Financial Coordinator - Prevention
Position Classification
Administrative Officer R18
Union
GEU
Work Options
Remote
Location
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
Salary Range
$62,255.85 - $70,557.73 annually
Close Date
4/9/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Wildfire Service
Job Summary
Apply your financial expertise in this integral role
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is the Province of BC's primary emergency response organization. It operates year-round to deliver its mandate for wildfire management and response to natural hazard emergencies. The BCWS operates provincially, delivering services through six fire centres, thirty-three zones and two provincial centres in Kamloops and Victoria.
The Business and Financial Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for planning, analysing, and monitoring the Ministry of Forests Community Resiliency Investment Initiative and is the liaison between Corporate Wildfire Services, and Regional Operations. The Coordinator provides accurate data for reporting of the CRIs budget and deliverables. This position works with business, planning and operational staff to coordinate the business planning processes and the associated budget of approximately $40 million and manages the daily financial operations of the Prevention Program.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Business, Accounting or Commerce, or diploma in a related program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Minimum two years experience working with public sector or similar financial systems and reporting, and administering relevant policies and processes, legislative acts, and regulations
- Experience developing and integrating business plans and operational budgets, conducting financial forecasts and analysis in support of budget evaluation processes.
- Experience with public sector reporting systems, preparing, and analyzing financial statements, transactions and reporting to provide accurate and timely financial management.
- Experience developing and implementing tracking and monitoring systems; generating financial spreadsheets, working documents and reports.
- Experience working with a variety of current Business And Financial software to produce complex financial reports and a variety of business materials and documents.
- Experience analyzing trends, cost/benefit, and historic performance.
Provisos /Willingness statement(s)
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures
- To keep current on emerging issues
- To take in-house training and certification as required
- To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required
- To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan
- To travel and/or overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required
For questions regarding this position, please contact kailee.woodbeck@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any BC Wildfire Service office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Administrative Services
