Join dedicated professionals making a difference in support services for children, youth and families.

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is transforming the ways that services are delivered to make a positive difference to the lives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth, young adults, and families throughout British Columbia.

We are looking for engaged professionals to work as part of a busy and dynamic team. The Contract Management Transition Team supports the development and implementation of the Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Service Framework and the Specialized Homes and Support Services (SHSS) redesign.

The Contract Performance Analyst:

• Advises and consults on a wide range of complex situations related to contracted services, including pilot and transformation initiatives.
• Provides a range of supports for programming delivered by contracted agencies, facilitates best practices and monitors accountability requirements.
• Serves multiple communities across the province and will be asked to respond to the concerns and needs of Ministry and contract agency leadership and staff.
  

If you are an effective communicator with a collaborative approach and solid expertise, we look forward to your application.

For a full description of accountabilities and qualifications (education and experience), please review the attached job profile.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics, Social Sciences, or in a related field; OR, An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
• One (1) year or more experience in contract management and the procurement life cycle.
• One (1) year or more experience working with external stakeholders and service providers.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience in the social services sector and/or a front-line service delivery organization.
• Experience in data and information analysis, database management, generating reports, and providing recommendations.
• Experience planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
• More years of experience
  

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

About this Position:
There are currently four (4) positions available. An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies for the division.
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 4 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To learn more, watch Working For The BC Public Service. In addition, the BC Public Service is an award winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2022, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2022 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2022.

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 list 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.

Any use or suspected use of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of this competition may result in a removal from the competition by the hiring manager.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.