FO 21R - Senior Inspector

Senior Investigator
Financial Officer R21

There are currently three (3) permanent opportunities available.
An eligibility list may be established.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

A dynamic opportunity to advance your career with the Ministry of Finance

This position conducts field inspections and field audits (small and limited scope audits) in a variety of businesses operating within the province; and assesses non‑compliance; identifies risk factors; reports on inspections and audit findings; establishes evidence and attends court for offences under the relevant taxation statutes administered by the branch.

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.

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. We acknowledge all Indigenous peoples on whose territories we work and live. We honour their connections to the land and respect the importance of the diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. Consider joining our team and helping us build an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Suzanne.Hughes@gov.bc.ca.DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS.For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Degree in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 1 year of *related experience; OR

  • Diploma in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 3 years of *related experience; OR

  • Certification in a related discipline such as financial management, administrative law, investigation and enforcement and 4 years of *related experience; OR

  • An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.

• Valid Class 5, BC Driver’s License or equivalent, with no L restrictions.

• Related experience must include all the following:

• Financial Management and/or Accounting.

• Interpreting and applying legislation.

• Using Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level (working with multiple worksheets, finding, and replacing data, sub-totaling, sorting and filtering large data sets, applying basic formulas, data imports and working with text data).

Preference may be given to those with:

• Experience working with the application of policy and procedures to encourage voluntary compliance.

• Experience working independently in the field.

• Experience working with the administration of the following BC statutes: Provincial Sales Tax Act, Motor Fuel Tax Act, Carbon Tax Act or Tobacco Tax Act.

Willingness Statement:

• Must be willing and able to travel within the Province.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire (COMPREHENSIVE): YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.