Auditor
Scientific/Technical Off R27

Amendment (January 4, 2023): Posting closing date extended to January 22, 2023
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities. We currently have a temporary opportunity until September 29, 2023.
This is also posted as an LSO under REQ 94051.
This position can be performed from any of the following communities based on operational requirements: Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Prince George, Cranbrook or Smithers.

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.

Exciting opportunity to join the Mine Audits and Strategic Services team!

The Mines Health, Safety and Enforcement Division (MHSE) provides oversight of the mineral exploration and mining sector during all stages of mine projects. The division includes: the Office of the Chief Inspector of Mines; the Mine Audits and Strategic Services Branch; the Abandoned Mines Branch; the Regulatory Management and Enforcement Branch; and the Code Review Secretariat, which supports the ongoing work of the Code Review Committee.

The Mine Audits and Strategic Services Branch (MASS) within MHSE, provides cross-divisional leadership and delivery of the key mining-related continuous improvement program areas for the Ministry: delivering the mine audits program under the authority of the Chief Auditor; leading the development and overseeing implementation of Government’s responses to Chief Auditor recommendations; developing and maintaining the Ministry’s digital tools including CORE (internal mine information portal), Mines Space (external proponent data portal) and the BC Mine Information Website (public facing mine information portal); and developing and implementing the mines data management and reporting program. MASS also provides leadership and support on corporate and other strategic initiatives for MHSE.

Working with other members of the MASS team, this position participates in audits set out in the Chief Auditor’s Audit Plan including developing comprehensive, public audit reports with recommendations to senior decision-makers.

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.

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 Melanie.Mitchell@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:

• A degree in social sciences, law, public administration, business administration, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum three years of related experience, where related experience includes each of the following:
  • Experience conducting detailed research and analysis related to government programs.
  • Experience developing briefing materials and making recommendations to management/executive.
  • Experience concisely and persuasively writing a range of documents/content for diverse audiences.
  • Experience planning and coordinating complex projects/assignments.
  • Experience working with Indigenous peoples and/or interested parties (e.g., government staff, industry, non-governmental organizations) on complex issues.
  • Experience collaborating in a team-based setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

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

• A Master’s degree in social sciences, law, public administration, business administration, natural resource management, or a related discipline.
• Experience in performance auditing.
• Experience in interpreting legislation, regulations, and/or policies related to the regulation of the natural resource sector or heavy industries in B.C.

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.