Government of British Columbia
ADMN O 15R - Contract Officer
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Job Description
- Req#: 10534612
- Secondary School graduation or equivalent (GED)
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in contract preparation, administration, and management.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience processing payments for contracts, applying general finance and administrative policies and processes.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience monitoring budgets.
- Experience using MS office excel (i.e. pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, Data sorting) and word.
- Experience obtained in a public sector setting environment.
- Experience administering many (15+) multi-year contracts.
- Experience administering contracts that have large budgets ($5-$10 million).
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career
Labour Market Development is one of four divisions in the Ministry of Post Secondary and Future Skills (PSFS) that strives to enable all British Columbians to reach their full potential. The Division provides leadership on strategic innovative workforce policies, programs, and labour market information to connect industry and the post-secondary education and skills training systems to ensure British Columbians can succeed in a strong, sustainable economy.
The Labour Market Development Programs Branch is responsible for the design, development, implementation, delivery, performance management, and continuous improvement of a range of skills training programs and services under the Canada-BC Workforce Development Agreement.
This position will administer all aspects of Skills Training for Employment Programs contract management, including development of contract guidelines, management of financial processes, and management of contractual relationships. The Contract Officer is the primary point of contact for Service Providers to interact with the Ministry in the initiation, planning, execution, and closeout of Shared Cost Arrangements (SCA).
Job Requirements:
Preference may be given to applicants with:
For questions regarding this position, please contact Darren.Millar@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Remote work is allowed. This position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia as per the Telework Agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
This is a temporary opportunity until 03/31/2024, which may be extended and/or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.About the company
The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.
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