Summary
Description
The Team
The Private Committee Services (PCS) department within the Services to Adults (STA) Division is a dedicated and experienced team committed to supporting vulnerable adults who need assistance managing their personal, financial, or legal affairs. Working alongside legal, social services, and financial professionals, the team ensures that private committees understand their responsibilities, monitors their actions, and investigates concerns related to financial mismanagement, abuse, or neglect. By building strong community partnerships and advocating for best practices, the team plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights and well-being of vulnerable adults, fostering an inclusive and equitable approach to service delivery.
The Role
This role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference by protecting the financial and personal well-being of vulnerable adults. As a member of a committed team of 12 professionals, you will be responsible for conducting secondary reviews and issuing “Certificates of Passing” for accounts submitted by private committees of estate. Your duties will include performing thorough financial reviews, investigating potential cases of financial or personal abuse, and ensuring that private committees fulfill their responsibilities in the best interests of the individuals they represent. This position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and ethical stewardship, as it involves advocating for individuals who may be at risk, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and promoting ethical financial management that respects the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- A Professional Accounting Designation (CPA-CA, CGA or CMA).
- A minimum of 3 years of experience related to financial reviews and audits; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience reviewing the work of staff (regarding financial reviews/audits).
- Experience in leading projects.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in Public Practice work in an accounting firm environment.
- Experience in identifying and evaluating the needs of vulnerable adults.
For questions regarding this position, please contact mpeart@trustee.bc.ca.
About this Position:
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.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
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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: 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.
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