BAND 2 - Ombudsperson Officer** Closing Date extended**

In keeping with the principles of merit, and recognizing the value of lived experience, applications will be restricted to those self-identifying as Indigenous per Special Program approval by the Human Rights Commissioner. Ombudsperson Officer Band 2 - Permanent, Full-Time Starting Salary: $84,895.38 (+5% upon successful completion of probation) Develop and apply your analytical, communication and problem-solving skills in this challenging and rewarding role. The Ombudsperson Officer exercises significant investigative powers delegated under the Ombudsperson Act and the Public Interest Disclosure Act and may be assigned to any one of six teams within the office

This posting is for an Ombudsperson Officer position on the Public Authority Consultation and Training team. Officers work collaboratively to support the work of their team members, supervisor and the other operational teams. The Officer collects and evaluates information and evidence, draws conclusions, identifies opportunities for improvement and persuades authorities to take remedial measures.

Officers also represent the office as a collaborative partner to assist public sector organizations and Indigenous Governments to anticipate and avoid problems and make positive change. The Officer is responsible for independently and effectively managing a diverse caseload of complex, multifaceted and sometimes high-profile files requiring superior assessment and investigation. Officers must demonstrate excellent communication skills and abilities as well as sensitivity, integrity and professionalism at all times.

As BC's independent voice for fairness and accountability, 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.

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: Applicants 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 federal Immigration 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 recruitment@bcombudsperson.ca and quote competition number 122193 in the subject line

Competition Req #:122193 Closing Date: 12:00 pm (noon) PST, March 3, 2026 BC Ombudsperson Fairness and Accountability in British Columbia's Public Services

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