BAND 3 - Digital Fairness Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Title
BAND 3 - Digital Fairness Specialist
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$88,700.23 - $125,700.07 annually
Close Date
9/2/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Ombudsperson
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Ombudsperson
Job Summary
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 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 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
Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job
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/
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.
BAND 3 - Digital Fairness Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Title
BAND 3 - Digital Fairness Specialist
Position Classification
Band 3
Union
N/A
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$88,700.23 - $125,700.07 annually
Close Date
9/2/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Office of the Ombudsperson
Ministry Branch / Division
Office of the Ombudsperson
Job Summary
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 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 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
Job Category
Leadership and Management
How to apply to this job
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/
About BC Public Service
The BC Public Service has about 35,000 public servants working in 200 different types of jobs across 280 communities. We provide services, programs and policy expertise in areas like health care, public safety, education, and environmental management.
The BC Public Service is as diverse as the people it serves. The people who work here represent everyone in B.C. This includes minority communities, immigrants, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2+ community.
We offer work-life balance, great wages and full benefits. There are jobs for public servants in many locations across the province. Choose the city vibe or small town. Strike the work-life balance that you want by taking advantage of flexible work schedules.