JOB PROFILE
POSITION #106086
TITLE: PROGRAM EVALUATION ANALYST
CLASSIFICATION: FINANCIAL OFFICER 24
JOB OVERVIEW
To analyze and evaluate program performance, develop and implement strategic policies for the section
relating to the Provincial Sales Tax Act, Consumption Tax Rebate and Transition Act and Hotel Room Tax Act.
Develop program procedures for maximizing revenue collection on asset transactions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Required:
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Conceptualizes, develops and implements evaluation frameworks ensuring consistency with ministry
and government objectives and priorities, and to maximize revenue
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Determines program performance measures through the use of theories, statistical and mathematical
models, and program evaluation techniques.
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Monitors and evaluates the quality and integrity of data, by reviewing evaluation methodologies used
in the generation of program evaluation statistics, and identifies and resolves issues.
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Prepares comprehensive reports documenting conclusions, observations and recommendations for
management.
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Prepares briefing materials or letters on current issues for the Minister, Deputy Minister and ministry
staff.
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Adapts and validates computerized statistical and mathematical methodologies to measure program
specific review objectives.
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Conducts and participates in briefings before executive and senior management to gain consensus on
program evaluation recommendations.
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Conducts tests and trials to verify the adequacy of concepts and techniques and ensures consistency
with management and staff expectations.
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Conducts detailed planning and cost/benefit analyses to determine costs associated with the business
plan, estimated savings and business improvements.
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Ensures completeness of revenue verifying, evaluating, reporting and reconciling transactions under
various tax statutes including electronic fund transfers from the Insurance Corporation of British
Columbia.
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Respond to requests from Treasury Board to verify disbursement amounts and forecast assumptions.
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Develops training materials and provides training to section staff regarding the effective utilization of
new data sources and systems resources.
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Develops, maintains and enhances program/service tracking systems that gather qualitative and
quantitative performance data.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Policy & Research
Program Review
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
July 2011
JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Degree in Economics, Commerce, Public Administration or a related degree
 Minimum 2 years experience interpreting and administering legislation (preferably taxation)
 Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, building relationships and establishing
good working rapport with industry and corporate representatives
 Min 1 year of experience in analyzing and evaluating program performance, including, creating and
working with excel spreadsheets to support revenue reconciliation and research
 Experience preparing and writing high profile materials (such as briefing notes, issues papers, etc.)
 Experience providing advice on policies, programs or legislation and facilitating the introduction of
new policies, programs or legislation.
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Knowledge in program evaluation and performance management theories, principles, models and
related systems/technologies.
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Knowledge of contract management.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Negotiation, mediation and conflict resolutions skills
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Concern for Order reflects an underlying drive to reduce uncertainty in the surrounding environment.
It is expressed as monitoring and checking work or information, insisting on clarity of roles and
functions, etc.
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Improving Operations is the ability and motivation to apply one's knowledge and past experience for
improving upon current modes of operation within the Ministry. This behaviour ranges from adapting
widely used approaches to developing entirely new value-added solutions.
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Information Seeking is driven by a desire to know more about things, people or issues. It implies going
beyond the questions that are routine or required in the job. It may include "digging" or pressing for
exact information; resolution of discrepancies by asking a series of questions; or less-focused
environmental "scanning" for potential opportunities or miscellaneous information that may be of
future use.
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Initiative involves identifying a problem, obstacle or opportunity and taking appropriate action to
address current or future problems or opportunities. As such, initiative can be seen in the context of
proactively doing things and not simply thinking about future actions. Formal strategic planning is not
included in this competency.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Policy & Research
Program Review
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Professional
July 2011