BAND 4 - Director, Procurement and Assurance Services

Posting Title BAND 4 - Director, Procurement and Assurance Services Position Classification Band 4 Union N/A Work Options Hybrid Location Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) Salary Range $102,900.00 - $136,700.11 annually Close Date 4/30/2024 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Education and Child Care Ministry Branch / Division Child Care Job Summary Bring your financial expertise and leadership skills to this unique opportunity Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Child Care Corporate Finance, the Director, Procurement and Assurance Services leads the Procurement and Contract Management Team and Verification and Audit Unit in the Child Care Division. The Procurement and Contract Management team ensures that contracted services for child care are organized in a manner that promotes quality services, quality improvements and complies with government core and ministry policy and standards for contracted services. The Verification and Audit Unit ensures that contracted services and subsidies for child care are organized in a manner that promotes quality services, quality improvements and complies with legislation, government core and ministry policy and standards for contracted services. These teams focus on the development of best practice policies, procedures, process tools, internal controls, and audits and reviews for contracted services and subsidies. The Director promotes and monitors compliance with government core and ministry policy and standards for contracted services and trade agreements and provides procurement, contract management and assurance oversight including policy advice, training, issues management and strategies to implement branch initiatives and corporate initiatives. Job Requirements: Bachelors degree in law, business administration, or public administration or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA). Minimum of 5 years of related experience in auditing, accounting, financial management, or internal controls. Minimum of 3 years recent (within the last 5 years) experience in a management role leading and developing diverse teams. Minimum of 3 years recent (within the last 5 years) experience providing expert professional advice, information and/or support to senior government and/or public sector officials. Preference may be given to applicants with: Experience with procurement and contract management Experience with Child Care Programs For questions regarding this position, please contact Hugo.Belanger@gov.bc.ca. About this Position: An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies. This position is based out of Victoria. 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. Please contact the hiring manager for further details or if you have any questions. The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues from which to choose. 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. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Mtis, 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. This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more. 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. 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 Time on the closing date of the competition. Job Category Leadership and Management