BAND 4 - Director, Strategic Fiscal Policy and Financial Management

Posting Title
BAND 4 - Director, Strategic Fiscal Policy and Financial Management

Position Classification
Band 4

Union
N/A

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$105,900.12 - $140,800.04 annually

Close Date
10/2/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Indigenous Relations & Recon

Ministry Branch / Division
Fiscal Branch

Job Summary

The Team
At Fiscal Branch, you'll join a small, established and impactful team dedicated to advancing reconciliation initiatives by shaping fiscal policy and managing vital funding for First Nations. The group works closely with colleagues across the provincial government in the Ministry of Finance, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and the natural resource ministries. The team is committed to fostering collaborative, inclusive solutions that directly support reconciliation and the broader natural resource sector's work with First Nations.

The Role
You will play a pivotal part in advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by supporting key strategic initiatives and managing funding envelopes that directly contribute to major reconciliation agreements and partnerships. You'll provide fiscal policy guidance that shapes the ministry's fiscal negotiation strategies, while also collaborating across the natural resource sector and core government. With its dynamic and varied responsibilities, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on reconciliation efforts and gain valuable experience in policy, program, and financial management.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Related degree (Finance or Economics, Resource Management, Social or Economic Development, Law, Business or Public Administration) or equivalent.
• An equivalent combination of education and management experience may be considered.
• Extensive experience leading, planning, coordinating and managing complex projects and work assignments, conflict resolution and solution building.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and performance measurement.
• Experience synthesizing and analyzing financial data to summarize, identify issues/trends and generate options/recommendations.
• Experience organizing and managing concurrent projects with multiple, competing priorities and rigid deadlines.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Post-graduate degree (Finance or Economics, Resource Management, Social or Economic Development, Law, Business or Public Administration).
• Experience with federal-provincial cost-sharing agreements and fiscal arrangements with Canada.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact joyce.wai@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Questionnaire: YES -You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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.

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Job Category
Leadership and Management