Admn o 15r

Posting Title- ADMN O 15R - Contracts Officer- Position Classification- Administrative Officer R15- Union- GEU- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA- Salary Range- $51,532.63 - $58,345.59 annually- Close Date- 1/6/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Food & Beverage Branch/Agriculture & Resource Division- Job Summary**Contracts Officer**
**Administrative Officer R15**

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

**A great opportunity to take the next step in your career**

The Financial and Administration Support Team in the Food and Beverage Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, provides financial, budgetary, procurement and administrative support to the Food and Beverage Branch. The Food and Beverage Branch leads market and business development activities for farmers, food and beverage processors and Indigenous communities as well as key initiatives such as Feed BC, Buy BC, and the BC Food Hub Network. The Branch focuses on research and program development in partnership with government, industry, supply chain partners, academic sectors, and other stakeholders to provide timely advice for the Ministry and support to the sector with respect to emerging trends and issues affecting agriculture and food and beverage processing in B.C.

This position reports to the Team Lead, Finance & Administration Support Team and administers all aspects of a wide variety of contracted services including preparing, tendering, and awarding contracts. Additionally, this position supports the administrative oversight of the procurement process.

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).

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

**Job Requirements**:
**Education and Experience**:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of course work in contract management.
- At least one (1) year of experience in contract preparation and/or management.
- Experience preparing, tendering and awarding contracts.

**Preferences**:

- Completion of the Province of BC’s Procurement and Contract Management Program courses.

**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.
- Job Category- Administrative Services