BAND 3 - Digital Fairness Specialist

Government of British Columbia; Victoria; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A government office in British Columbia is seeking a Digital Fairness Specialist to lead the Digital Fairness initiative related to AI in public services. The role involves policy development and offering guidance for administrative fairness. The successful candidate will require strong research and technical skills in AI. The position is permanent and full-time, located in Victoria, with opportunities to shape fair public service delivery.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, particularly in relation to automated decision-making systems.
• Strong research skills and technical knowledge in artificial intelligence.
• Ability to facilitate external consultations to ensure administrative fairness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of the Digital Fairness initiative.
• Provide guidance to public bodies on AI use in public service.
• Develop internal policies related to AI administration.

Skills

Policy development

Research skills

Technical expertise in AI

Job description

Job Posting: Digital Fairness Specialist
Band 3 - Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: $88,700.23 - $125,700.07
Anticipated starting salary: $98,571.59 +5% upon successful completion of probation
Victoria, B.C.

Apply your policy development, research skills and technical expertise in AI to this challenging and rewarding new role

The Digital Fairness Specialist leads the planning, development and implementation of the Office of the Ombudsperson’s Digital Fairness initiative related to the use of automated decision-making systems and the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) in public service delivery and administrative decision-making. The position will facilitate external consultation and provide guidance to public bodies to safeguard the principles of administrative fairness and equity in decision making. This work includes both internal policy development and program design related to investigations into the use of AI in the administration of public services and programs.

As BC’s independent voice for fairness, our Office’s work is challenging, meaningful, and rewarding. Join us and become part of a team that is proud of the work we do. Find out more information about what we offer here.

We are striving to build a diverse team to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of British Columbians. We encourage applications from people who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuit and/or Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, women, 2SLGBTQ+, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, and/or people with disabilities.

This posting is for one permanent, full-time opportunity. An eligibility list may be established to fill similar future vacancies in a full-time temporary or permanent capacity. Temporary positions may become full-time, permanent status.This position is excluded from union membership. Some travel is required.

Financial assistance may be offered as part of the total compensation package for successful candidate(s) that must relocate to Victoria. Relocation allowances will be in accordance with the information here.

To Apply:

DO NOT submit your application for this position through the BC Government Hiring Centre website. Applications submitted through the BC Government Hiring Centre will not be considered.

To apply for this position, please review the application instructions and requirements listed on the careers section of our website: https://bcombudsperson.ca/about-us/careers/

Applicants who identify as Indigenous may choose to seek assistance with their application by accessing the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service available through the BC Public Service.

NOTE: To apply for this position, you must be eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada under the federalImmigration and Refugee Protection Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.

By submitting your application, you confirm that you have worked on it independently and you have not used AI technology or paraphrasing technology to prepare it.

If you have questions related to the application process, please email the HR Team at [e-mail] and quote competition number 120886 in the subject line.

Competition Req #: 120886

Closing Date: 12:00 pm (noon) PST, Tuesday, September 2, 2025

BC Ombudsperson

Fairness and Accountability in British Columbia’s Public Services

http://www.bcombudsperson.ca/