BAND 6 – Senior Executive Director – Amended

Bring your financial expertise and leadership skills to this unique opportunity

The Ministry of Finance plays a key role in establishing, implementing and reviewing government’s economic, fiscal and taxation policies. The Policy & Legislation Division provides policy analysis and advice to the Minister of Finance, Cabinet, the Deputy Minister of Finance, and other senior government officials.  The Division is responsible for tax policy, financial and corporate sector policy, and intergovernmental fiscal relations, and directs the implementation of related government decisions through development and preparation of legislation.

Tax and Assessment Policy (TAP) consists of two branches:

• Tax Policy Branch (TPB) – The Tax Policy Branch provides tax policy analysis and recommendations to the Minister of Finance.  The branch is responsible for B.C. provincial tax policy issues, including taxes on income, consumption, and wealth.  Responsible for maintaining the provincial tax base, the branch plays a key role in the budget process and in ensuring the provinces revenue structure keeps pace with a changing economy. The branch reviews issues, provides advice and recommendations to the Minister, assists with preparing budget documents, and implements budget decisions through legislation and regulation. The branch also supports the coordination of tax policy with other levels of government and other ministries and negotiates the tax aspects of treaties and taxation related agreements with First Nations. This includes negotiation, policy/mandate work and implementation matters relating to all tax arrangements in tripartite treaty negotiations with Canada, B.C. and First Nations and represents the Province in this regard. 
• Property Tax and Assessment Policy (PTAP) Branch – The PTAP branch provides analysis and recommendations regarding property assessment policy. This includes oversight of BC Assessment. The branch works closely with other areas in Finance, other ministries and with BC Assessment to ensure the Province’s property assessment policies and methodologies are meeting the needs of British Columbians.  The branch is also responsible for overseeing the work carried out each year by the Property Assessment Review panel (PARP).

The Senior Executive Director provides strong executive leadership and policy guidance to a number of high-profile branches and units within the Ministry of Finance.  The role leads efforts to address emerging issues and changing pressures and priorities, in particular those that impact the fiscal situation of the government of British Columbia.  The position also provides branch management and stakeholder engagement mentoring to the Executive Directors in TAP.  The position will sometimes lead projects that fall outside of the core work of TAP, but that is best suited to a team with fiscal policy expertise.

Job Requirements:

• University degree in a related discipline such as Economics, Public Administration, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, or Law. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Significant and progressive years of experience in developing a range of complex tax/fiscal policies and/or leading policy teams at the executive level.
• Significant experience in taxation and/or fiscal policy analysis and development.
• Experience in negotiating and consensus-building.
• Demonstrated experience with high-level problem and issues resolution in positions demanding confidentiality, discretion, and excellent judgement and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading highly skilled teams at the executive level in a fast-paced environment that demands high-quality work within tight time constraints where direction can shift rapidly.
• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships within public service and with external stakeholders, lead by influence and mentor high performing, highly skilled professionals. 

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience effectively presenting complex issues and providing advice to Senior Executives and/or Senior Officials.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Melissa.Ostropolski@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Anticipated start date is October or November 2024.
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.
This is a temporary opportunity until January 2, 2026.
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.
Amendment April 24, 2024: Anticipated start date added to About This Position.

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.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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.