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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 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 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 position will be of interest to applicants who can demonstrate the required qualifications, including the following:
Education and Experience:
Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Preference may also be given to:
If you wish to volunteer information about your membership in an equity-deserving group, please do so on the Employment Application Form. We ask for a brief statement only. We will hold your application in strictest confidence, sharing it only with those involved in the hiring process. A candidate who meets the requirements assessed in the competitive process and who identifies as a member of an equity-deserving group may be given preference. This does not guarantee an applicant will move forward to the next stage in the process. It is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will not assume a candidate’s membership in an equity-deserving group if they do not self-identify.
Complete qualifications, including competencies, are outlined in the job profile, which can be found linked at the bottom of this page.
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.
This position is located in our office in downtown Victoria, BC. Upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period, this position is eligible for a hybrid-remote work arrangement of up to nine days working remotely in a three-week period, in accordance with the office’s Work Arrangements Policy.
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.
Your application package must be submitted by email to: Recruitment@bcombudsperson.ca, quoting the competition number 120886 in the subject line.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package, which includes:
Your application package must clearly demonstrate how your education and experience meet the qualifications for the position. Please submit a cover letter as a Word or PDF document rather than in the body of an email. Please be sure to include start and end dates of employment and studies, the names and locations of organizations as well as a description of your experience on your resume. In describing your education and experience, please pay particular attention to the position description including the competencies and selection criteria. Please note that any documents submitted in addition to the required application package contents outlined above will not be considered and will be removed from your application.
Following the instructions above, we will consider only those applications received by email no later than 12:00 pm (noon) PST, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Incomplete applications or late applications will not be evaluated or acknowledged, and only those applicants who pass all initial screening requirements will be considered for the next step in the selection process. In addition to evaluation of your relevant knowledge, skills and abilities, your resume and Employment Application Form may be used to assess your ability to write in a clear and effective manner. Candidates who are successful in the initial screening will be asked to complete a written assignment, and may proceed to an interview as part of the final selection process. Please note that Artificial Intelligence detection software may be used to assess applications and written assignments.
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 federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. For further information, please refer to the BC Public Service website.
Education credentials will be subject to verification before an offer of employment is made and will be requested if required. If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluation Service. Confirmation of equivalency for your degree is required for you to be considered.
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 120886 in the subject line.