Why choose us?
There is more to Pension Corporation than you might think. We are an award-winning organization with meaningful purpose-driven work, where staff have impact and create peace of mind for those we serve. We have cultivated an outstanding community rooted in respect, where employees are inspired to have courage, take action, and be at their best every day.
Our new nine-year strategic plan, Plan 20|30: Our Future is Insight, will guide us from 2021 to 2030. To learn about our aspirations and objectives and how you can be a part of a people-focused organization that is grounded in operational excellence, visit bcpensioncorp.ca.
What we offer:
- A variety of work options (modified workweek, on-campus work, or a hybrid of home/on-campus)
- Incredible campus with collaboration spaces, sit/stand desks, and lots of natural light
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities and scholarship programs
- Comprehensive extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
- Defined benefit pension program
- Health & wellness programs - lunchtime seminars, community activities and a comprehensive Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunities to give back to the community and support not-for-profits
- Seasonal events and socials
- A robust awards/recognition program
- Discounts on BC Transit passes, travel and accommodation, cell phones and plans, and more
BC Pension Corporation is committed to the health and safety of our employees and is taking every precaution against COVID-19 while supporting our culture of community and connection in our hybrid workplace. We have implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that requires all employees, as a condition of their employment, to confidentially self-disclose to the Corporation that they are fully vaccinated (two COVID-19 vaccinations). Details about the COVID-19 verification process will be provided at the time of offer.
Hybrid Work Model
This position is located in our Victoria, BC office. You will have the opportunity to work part of the time on-campus and part of the time off-campus. Guidelines and requirements for in-office presence are determined by operational need and vary according to the unique needs of each business area.
The opportunity
We are seeking a Vendor Management Analyst to join our team in VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada.
As a Vendor Management Analyst at BC Pension Corporation, you will be responsible for supporting our IT leadership with the day-to-day management of our strategic IT vendors. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and staff to ensure high quality and on time delivery of vendor services. You will support the procurement process and negotiation of vendor contracts and Master Service Agreements for strategic contracts within the Information and Technology Service (ITS) Division. Additionally, you'll help measure and monitor and report on service quality, develop new contracts, review existing contracts, and contribute to the development of budgets and forecasts for the ITS Division for services and products exceeding $10M.
This position is a part of the Divisional Business Office (DBO) business unit. The DBO is responsible for the management of IT contracts corporate wide. This includes the administration, management, and governance of all IT contracts to ensure fiscal accountability and quality service delivery. The DBO believes in continuous improvement and is currently re-imagining the way vendor management is performed within our organization. We strive to ensure that vendor transparency and accountability is achieved through our program with the goal to reduce business risks and enhance decision support.
What do you need to succeed?
Must have
- Post-secondary degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline and four years of recent, related experience in vendor management, ideally in IT. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience with the following:
- Supporting high value IT contracts extending over many years, including contract documentation and interpretation.
- Experience building and maintaining positive client relationships and working partnerships with client teams, vendors, and other business units.
Nice to have
- Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Experience with procurement processes (public service procurement experience is preferred), project management and coordination.
- Experience with Microsoft tools including: MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), as well as Teams and PowerBI.
- Experience using a service management tool for IT metrics.
- Experience researching and analyzing financial and operational data and developing recommendations with options for decision making.
To learn more about the Vendor Management Analyst position, please click the link to the job description at the bottom of the page.
Application requirements
Cover letter: Please do not submit a cover letter; it will not be reviewed.
Resume: A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. Ensure your resume includes your education, the start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job requirements.
Questionnaire: As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete this questionnaire.
Please submit your application through the Apply Now feature on this page.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on the closing date referenced above. Late applications will not be considered.
Diversity & Inclusion
BC Pension Corporation 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 are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca.
Thank you for your interest in working with us. We will let you know about your status in this competition as soon as possible. If you have questions about this opportunity, please email us at jobs@pensionsbc.ca.