BC Public Service Looking for FO 21R – Verification Specialist at Abbotsford, BC Full Time

Posting Title

FO 21R – Verification Specialist

Position Classification

Financial Officer R21

Union

GEU

Location

Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$60,998.61 – $69,422.06 annually

Close Date

12/30/2022

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food

Ministry Branch / Division

Business Risk Management Branch/ARD

Job Summary

Verification Specialist
Financial Officer R21

There is currently one (1) vacancy in Abbotsford. An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and permanent vacancies in Abbottsford and Kelowna.
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.

An exciting opportunity to apply your exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

The Business Risk Management Branch (BRMB) business mission is to provide quality, innovative agricultural risk management products and services that help farmers and farm organizations proactively manage uncertainty. BRMB delivers a suite of agriculture business risk management programs, which include AgriStability, AgriInvest, AgriRecovery, Production Insurance, and Agriculture Wildlife Programs, for agricultural losses. The service objective is to provide a single point of contact for client services for the suite of programs and to provide risk management advice and perspective in support for all Ministry plans and programs.

Programs administered by the Branch are primarily funded by the federal and provincial governments and include significant revenue and expenditures subject to financial scrutiny and audit to ensure sound management of funds.

AgriStability is a multi-million-dollar income stabilization program designed to protect farming operations from large drops in farm income. The AgriStability unit functionally delivers enrolment, benefit determinations and customer services for farmers in all sectors across the province.

The AgriStability Verification Specialist is a member of a dynamic team responsible for the assessment, verification and adjudication of benefit payments provided under the AgriStability program to compensate BC producers for drops in their farm income. Under the supervision of the AgriStability Operations Manager the Verification Specialist reviews and verifies complex files and provides day-to-day guidance, assistance and quality assurance for the work of more junior verifiers. Verification involves a thorough review of tax returns and program application forms to verify that the revenue, expenses, production, inventory, receivables, payables are accurate within program tolerances and benefit determinations comply with program guidelines. Verification work is complex, detailed, voluminous and time-sensitive, requiring attention to detail, excellent organization skills and the ability to assess financial data and other relevant agriculture sector information in order to verify and adjudicate benefit payments.

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.

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected], 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 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:

• Bachelors degree or technical diploma in a related science or business field (i.e., agriculture, accounting, business administration, public administration, etc.) and 3 years related, current (within last 5 to 7 years) and progressive experience in agricultural risk management programs (income stabilization or production insurance), the agricultural accounting sector, or financial sector.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may include: a higher level degree or accounting designation and 1 to 2 years directly related, current and progressive experience; or grade 12 plus, post-secondary courses in agriculture or accounting and 5 years directly related, current and progressive experience.
• Preference may be given for accounting or financial management experience, education or training.

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 required: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume required: 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 (BASIC): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Job Category

Finance