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Prevention and Loss Management Services Branch (PLMS) is dedicated to promoting the integrity of, and maintaining public confidence in, the BC Employment and Assistance Program. PLMS leads program integrity initiatives for the division and ministry including delivering prevention, loss management, service quality, and enforcement programs through a client-centric lens. The branch is responsible for promoting service quality while also mitigating financial loss, detecting and preventing under-reporting and fraud, and investigating serious criminal offences.

The Program Evaluation Specialist supports evaluation projects and activities that have a direct impact on divisional business objectives. Evaluations incorporate analysis related to technology, business process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives including collecting qualitative and quantitative data and observations of service delivery programs to evaluate systems and practices and make recommendations to improve program delivery and citizen outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in social sciences, business or public administration and a minimum of one (1) year related experience; OR
• Diploma in a related field, and four (4) years related combined experience; OR
• Certificate from a recognized institution, in a related field and five (5) years related combined experience.
• Other combinations of related training, education and experience may be considered.
  

Related experience must include a combination of:

• Analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating program performance.
• Experience leading or participating in a variety of working groups, projects and initiatives.

AND
Minimum one (1) years’ experience in each of the following:

• An analytical, service delivery or compliance monitoring environment.
• Conducting business process reviews and researching program and/or policy issues, and
• Communicating information to different audiences including preparing reports and findings.
  

Preference may be given for one or more of the following:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working in ministry programs relating to Employment and Assistance Act, Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act, their Regulations and ministry policies.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the Integrated Case Management (ICM) system.
• Experience in innovative disciplines and concepts including human-centered design, behavioural insights, agile and scrum methodology, complexity theory, systems thinking, strategic foresight.
  

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

About this Position:
10 Positions available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 4 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
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.