Financial Officer

Competition: LA262711

Position Type: Auxiliary Full-Time (until April 2027)

Competition Close Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon) PT

Salary Range: $58,426.03 - $71,251.26 per annum + 8% vacation pay. Placement within the range is typically between the minimum and midpoint and based on qualifications and experience, subject matter expertise, and internal equity, with consideration for how the candidate is developing, meets, or exceeds the role’s requirements.

Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION PDF

Job Summary

Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Financial Services department is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and client-focused individual for the auxiliary full-time position of Financial Officer.

Reporting to the Accountability Supervisor, the Financial Officer is responsible for processing payments on behalf of constituency offices, reconciling expenses, reviewing redacted receipts, providing accounting and financial guidance to constituency assistants (CAs), preparing guides and training materials for MLAs and CAs, and assisting with the preparation of financial reports related to MLA compensation and expenses, constituency office expenses, committee expenses, and executive expenses. The Financial Officer also supports other financial operations process like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other department related activities.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related program, plus at least two years of accounting or financial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Experience communicating with clients and staff who have varying levels of financial and accounting acumen.
  

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience with an ERP system such as Workday.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

What We Offer

• Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.


• Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.


• Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.


• Flexible work options –  We have a collaborative and team-oriented culture where onsite presence is required for all positions. Flexible work arrangements, including modified work weeks (flex days) and hybrid work schedules (onsite/remote) are offered and subject to operational requirements which may not be available for all positions.


• Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.


• Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.


• Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.


• Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

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Note

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact   View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com .

The Legislative Assembly Administration is a non-partisan workforce where political neutrality and impartiality is paramount. Employees must perform their duties in a non-partisan manner and manage their private affairs in a way that does not compromise or raise doubt about their ability to perform their job duties in a neutral and impartial way.

Within an hour of applying via the online portal, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation, please contact View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com .

We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment. An Education Verification Check may also be required.

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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