Summary
Description
The Team
Corporate Wildfire Services, which includes Records, Procurement, and Accounts Payable, is a dedicated and positive group. You’ll work closely with our experienced Procurement Clerk, ensuring that procurement processes are followed accurately and efficiently. We value collaboration and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are appreciated.
The Role
In this role, you’ll provide essential advice and guidance on the procurement process, ensuring that contracts are accurate, timely, and compliant with legal and policy requirements. Your work will have a direct impact, helping to keep important projects on track and ensuring timely payments. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about government operations and work closely with an experienced Procurement Clerk. It’s a great way to grow your career while making a meaningful contribution.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation (or equivalent), and a minimum of one (1) year clerical or administration experience
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Experience with contract management and working with administration policies, standards and procedures
- Experience in financial management including accounts payable, receivables and the general ledger, as well as computer assisted accounting and reporting systems
- Experience in keyboarding, word processing, creating spreadsheets and working with standard computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Experience facilitating, executing, and evaluating competitive bidding events (e.g. Invitation to Tender, Request for Proposal, Request for Quote, etc.)
- Experience with supplier relationship management
- Experience computing a variety of mathematical calculations and using applications to enter and retrieve data, performing accounting functions and producing financial reports
- Experience with managing workload priorities and meeting deadlines
Provisos /Willingness statement(s)
- To be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments and corporate structures
- To keep current on emerging issues
- To take in-house training and certification as required
- To fly in aircraft (fixed wing and rotary) as required
- To work extended hours, including weekends, and be on standby with limited notice in accordance with the preparedness plan
- To travel and overnight in remote locations where accommodations may vary as required
- To participate in Incident Command System positions as assigned
- To work under adverse or stressful conditions, including smoke, extreme heat and mountainous terrain in remote and isolated conditions
For questions regarding this position, please contact Kelsey.Johnson@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 28, 2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any of the following BC Wildfire Service offices: Campbell River, Hope, Powell River, Parksville, Cobble Hill, Pemberton, Squamish, or Port Alberni.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
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
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.
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. 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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