Fo 18r

Posting Title- FO 18R - Business Analyst- Position Classification- Financial Officer R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $62,255.85 - $70,557.73 annually- Close Date- 6/25/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- BC Timber Sales / Peace-Liard- Job Summary**A great opportunity to take the next step in your career**

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization. Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

The Business Analyst is an accounting specialist for the Business Areas (BAs) who is responsible for providing financial and performance frameworks for business operations and for reporting on business plan results for a financially complex program with unique cost accounting requirement. The Business Analysts assesses operational alternatives, provides financial advice to support accounting and operational decisions and facilitates business improvement reviews to minimize costs and increase productivity.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

**Job Requirements**:

- Post-secondary education in accounting, business or finance, equivalent to two (2) years of a recognized professional program to meet position requirements.
- Minimum five (5) years of directly related experience. Related experience means:

- Developing and integrating business plans and operational budgets, conducting financial forecasts and analysis in support of budget evaluation processes.
- Preparing and analyzing financial statements, transactions and reporting to provide accurate and timely financial management.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing tracking and monitoring systems; generating financial spreadsheets, working documents and reports.
- Analyzing trends, cost/benefit, and historic performance.

OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience such as seven (7) or more years of related experience in finance, budgeting and accounting.

**About this Position**:
This position is located in Dawson Creek.
An eligibility list may be established for similar vacancies within the BC Timber Sales Peace-Liard Business Area, Dawson Creek.

**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.

With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**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: 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.

**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 Time on the closing