Assistant Deputy Minister, Provincial Treasury Division

Province of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 196,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in British Columbia is seeking an experienced Assistant Deputy Minister for the Provincial Treasury Division. This role involves leading financial and risk management efforts, overseeing considerable cash flows, and managing crucial relationships with credit agencies. The ideal candidate has substantial executive experience and a track record in treasury functions. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Considerable senior leadership experience in treasury and risk management functions.
• Proven people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Able to provide impartial advice to decision-makers in complex financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Provincial Treasury Division overseeing debt portfolio and annual borrowing program.
• Manage relationships with credit rating agencies and investment dealers.
• Support senior decision-makers across government.

Skills

Arabic Speaking

Commercial Property Paralegal

Data Structures

Accounts Payable

Banquet Server

Education

Post secondary education

Post graduate degree in a related discipline

Job description

Description

Assistant Deputy Minister

Provincial Treasury Division

Ministry of Finance

Victoria or Vancouver BC

The Ministry of Finance provides leadership on governments financial activities including fiscal policy revenue budgeting investment planning debt and cash management and risk management. The ministry also plays an important role in advancing government priorities including gender equity and inclusive approaches across budgets policies and programs.

The Provincial Treasury Division delivers centralized treasury and risk management services for the provincial public sector. Its responsibilities include managing the provinces debt portfolio and annual borrowing program overseeing cash flows exceeding $130 billion each year and leading enterprise-wide risk management and self-insurance programs. The Provincial Treasury also develops and implements government-wide security policy to safeguard people assets and information. These services are critical to enabling ministries Crown corporations and public sector agencies to operate effectively and efficiently while ensuring prudent stewardship of public resources.

The Assistant Deputy Minister Provincial Treasury leads four specialized branches : Banking and Cash Management Debt Management Risk Management and Government Security and Corporate and Project Finance. Together these branches provide access to reliable financial systems efficient banking infrastructure and coordinated approaches to managing complex financial and security risks. The role also manages governments relationship with credit rating agencies and the investment dealer and investor community and supports senior decision-makers across government.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with related post secondary education and considerable senior leadership experience in treasury and risk management functions including banking cash management capital markets and insurance. Preference may be given to individuals that have a post graduate degree in a related discipline. They have proven people leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering results in complex financial organizational settings. Discrete and diplomatic they are equally effective in providing impartial advice to decision-makers solving complex financial issues and representing the government with confidence in high-profile stakeholder environments.

Role profile is attached. The appointee will be required to consent to a criminal record check and complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure form.

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to reflect the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our executive team and being part of an innovative inclusive and rewarding organization.

To apply please email a clear and concise cover letter and resume in one document (.pdf) to Executive Recruitment at : by November 6 2025. Please note the application document must be in .pdf format. Email Executive Recruitment if assistance is needed. Thank you to all who express interest.

Key Skills

• Arabic Speaking
• Commercial Property Paralegal
• Data Structures
• Accounts Payable
• Banquet Server

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 196300 - 243800