Core Policy Advisor

Ministry of Finance
Vancouver, Victoria (Hybrid)

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.

Core Policy Advisor
$76,500.09 - $108,100.23 annually

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 impact how Ministries fulfill their mandates and involve collaborating with groups, including the 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 the government.

As a Core Policy Advisor, you'll review vendor complaints, collect aged accounts receivables and advise Ministries on interpreting core policy. Your work ensures that Ministries follow core policies and promote 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.

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.

Qualifications for this role include:

• 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 more information and to apply online by September 9, 2024, please click on the APPLY NOW button below.