Summary
Description
Assistant Deputy Minister
Policy and Legislation Division
Ministry of Finance
Various Locations in BC
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for developing and implementing the core financial functions of the Government of BC. Key functions of the ministry include economic, fiscal, tax and financial policy, revenue and tax administration, budgeting and forecasting, accounting, investment planning, debt management, banking services, security and risk management, and internal audit compliance monitoring. The ministry is committed to ensuring gender equity is reflected in government budgets, policies, and programs.
The Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM), Policy and Legislation Division, provides leadership to a division with responsibility for taxation and related policies, federal‑provincial fiscal relations, and legislative and regulatory frameworks for British Columbia’s financial and corporate sectors. The division supports decisions by the Minister of Finance and prepares significant components of the annual provincial budget as they pertain to taxation and revenue policy. The ADM will focus on key areas of tax and assessment policy and strategic support services involving several branches across the Ministry of Finance.
The ideal candidate will have broad experience in a strategic leadership role. They will have strong skills in policy development including developing teams of high performing, highly skilled professionals and demonstrating strong people leadership skills. This candidate will have a consistent record in positions demanding confidentiality, discretion, excellent judgement and exemplary decision-making skills. Their well developed analytical, conceptual, and strategic management skills will also be pivotal. They are able to prepare and present complex issues to Ministers, senior government officials and external stakeholders, and establish strong, credible relationships through their considerable personal influence. The ideal candidate will resolve business difficulties through consensus-building, planning for future needs aligned with established corporate and service priorities.
A complete role description and listing of qualifications is attached. The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check.
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To apply please email a clear and concise cover letter and resume in one document (.pdf) to Executive Recruitment at: Executive.Recruitment@gov.bc.ca by May 20, 2024. Please note the application document must be in .pdf format. Email Executive Recruitment if assistance is needed. Thank you to all who express interest.
