ADMN O 15R - Contract Officer

Take the next step in your contract management career

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs helps make B.C. communities great places to live by taking leadership in supporting local governments, not-for-profit organizations and residents to build vibrant and healthy communities that are well governed, liveable, safe and diverse as well as economically, socially and environmentally resilient. The Ministry supports newcomers to settle and integrate into the province, facilitates economic immigration to address B.C.’s labour market needs and attracts international entrepreneurs.

In this role, you will become part of a team working to improve the social and economic integration of newcomers to BC. The Immigration Policy and Integration Branch is responsible for the design and delivery of provincial immigration settlement and integration programs that ensure successful integration of newcomers. Key programs include the BC Newcomer Services Program, Safe Haven, Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program, along with other strategic initiatives. The Branch received a Top Unit Work Award in 2022, which is awarded to work units with the top 20 percent engagement scores across the public service.

This position is responsible for administering all aspects of a wide variety of contracted services including preparing, tendering, and awarding contracts. The Contract Officer works closely with the Manager and other program staff to ensure that government contract and procurement procedures are being followed as well to oversee complex financial information related to contracts.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in business or a related field and 6 months related experience; OR

• Certificate or coursework in business, contract management or a related field and 1-year related experience; OR

• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 2 years related experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  

Related experience includes the following:

• Experience preparing, tendering, and awarding contracts.

• Experience processing payments for contracts, applying general finance and administrative policies and processes.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience monitoring budgets, conducting financial forecasts and analysis.

• Experience in contract administration in a public sector environment.

• Experience related to settlement and integration of newcomers.

• Completion of coursework in financial and/or contract administration/ contract management.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact sairoz.sekhon@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. 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 temporary and 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.

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.