FO 18R - Financial Services Team Leader

Bring your financial expertise and leadership skills to this opportunity

MCFD, together with Indigenous Child and Family Service (ICFS) Agencies and our community partners, provides a wide range of quality programs and services to support the diverse and often unique needs of children, youth and families across the province - including many of society’s most vulnerable citizens. MCFD delivers services through local offices, contracted agencies, and centrally administered provincial programs.

The Financial Services & Quality Assurance Team provides leadership and guidance on daily financial operations and delivers initiatives to improve financial administration across MCFD.

The Financial Services Team Leaders (FSTL) key role is in planning and delivering financial services to the Management, Program Staff and Office Managers in the four main regional areas and the provincially delivered programs. They collaborate closely with staff of the Branch of Chief Financial Officer, Procurement and Contract Management, MCFD Program and Practice Policy, and the Offices and Managers they support.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Business or Accounting studies, or Government Financial Management Certificate with 2 years progressive experience in financial and accounting operations, including policy and procedures in a medium or large organization; or
• Four years progressive experience in financial and accounting operations, including policy and procedures in a medium or large organization; and
  
• Intermediate to advanced skills and experience with financial information, data management with spreadsheets and database applications.

Preference may be given to candidates that have the following:

• Leadership and/or supervisory experience within the past two years.
• Experience with projects and initiatives for improvements in financial policy, procedures and processes or training and/or user reference materials and/or financial information management and reporting.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Gurbinder.Gill@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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 - 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 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.