• Job Description

  Req#: 100567

  Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia

  The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is an independent statutory corporation sole and acts under provincial legislation to protect the legal rights and interests of children, vulnerable adults and deceased and missing persons.

  The Services to Adults (STA) division delivers a wide range of individualized services to or on behalf of vulnerable adults who require assistance in managing, protecting, and making decisions about their personal, financial or legal affairs. Vulnerable adults may require assistance by reason of mental illness, development disability, traumatic brain injury or degenerative conditions affecting brain functions (e.g. dementia).

  In carrying out the Public Guardian and Trustee's duty to ensure that vulnerable individuals are not at risk of financial or other abuse, the Private Committee Services department (PCS) reviews applications for committeeship and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court on their suitability. Once appointed, PCS has a role in ensuring private committees are acting in the adult’s best interests, reviewing their accounts and investigating when inappropriate management is suspected.

  The Committee Review Officer (CRO) manages a case load of private committee files. These individuals are charged with the financial and/or personal care of adults who are resident in or have assets located within the Province of BC. The CRO assesses the risk associated with each file, exercising professional judgement to determine the level of review required. They review the private committee’s accounts to assess the appropriateness of the committee’s management, reconciling reported assets and liabilities to supporting documents and preparing working papers to support their findings.

  The CRO also investigates concerns of financial mismanagement or personal abuse of adults with a private committee, which may be received from the community or arise from their review of a committee’s accounts, in a timely, sensitive and professional manner. Where the adult’s assets are at risk, the CRO is responsible for taking measures to protect them. The CRO develops and actions an investigation plan, and in consultation with in-house legal counsel, may recommend the private committee’s authority be removed.

  Job Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in a business or financial discipline or completion of the 4th Level of a professional accounting program (CPA, CGA, CMA, CA).
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience related to financial reviews or audits, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with issues relating to adults with disabilities, including financial/tax considerations, community support networks, and other resources available to them is considered an asset.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact mpeart@trustee.bc.ca

  About this Position:
  
  Amendment June 27, 2023: Posting closing date extended to Thursday, July 13, 2023.
  
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 4 or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

  This is for a permanent opportunity.
  
  This position can be located in Vancouver, Victoria or Kelowna.
  
  An eligibility list maybe established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.
  
  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.

  The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

  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:

  Enhanced Security Screening 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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