Examiner

Posting

Title:

Examiner
Department:
Financial Institutions
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Job Type: Permanent

Location:

Vancouver
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Salary Range: $73,182.00-$
Close Date:
June 14, 2026

BC Financial Services Authority (“BCFSA”) helps to protect British Columbians during the biggest financial decisions in their lives. We regulate B.C.’s financial services sector, including credit unions, real estate licensees, registered pension plans, insurance and trust companies, and mortgage brokers. Through modern, effective, and efficient oversight, BCFSA protects consumers by impartially setting and enforcing standards across the entire sector, ensuring the prosperity of the province.

BCFSA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all groups, including Indigenous Peoples, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We are committed to:

• Hiring team members who represent the population we serve.
• Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment.
• Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results.

• Healthy living and work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Competitive compensation.
• A challenging and engaging team environment.
• Defined benefits pension plan.
• Hybrid work model that provides flexibility to work from home or our downtown Vancouver office, depending on position eligibility.

The position is responsible for conducting examinations to assess financial sector compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Conduct research, gather, and analyze information from a variety of internal and external sources.
• Identify risks, themes, and/or systemic issues and contribute to the development of market conduct risk assessment for financial institutions.
• Analyze structured and unstructured data, producing reports and visualizations using Power BI and Tableau.
• Make recommendations regarding the subject, approach, and scope of risk‑based examinations.
• Carry out desk‑based and/or on‑site examinations, including interviews, gathering, and evaluating documentary evidence in accordance with examination plans, audit procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Prepare written reports on examination results.
• Encourage voluntary compliance during examinations, identify opportunities to educate industry participants, and reinforce good business practices aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Support formal regulatory intervention or enforcement action and testify at regulatory, tribunal, and other hearings.
• Participate and contribute to market conduct strategic initiatives, special projects, and working groups.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of market conduct examination programs and processes.
• Build and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enhance BCFSA’s reputation and credibility.
• Actively contribute to developing the corporate culture and employee engagement by implementing and practicing BCFSA’s core values.

• 3+ years of experience in an audit, analytical, risk management, or similar role in the financial services sector.
• High degree of self‑motivation, attention to detail, strong financial and critical thinking skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work within established deadlines.

• Experience conducting examinations in the financial services sector, preferably in the insurance sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and/or policies governing regulatory programs.
• Knowledge of insurance company practices and products.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge and experience of data analytics, including dashboarding and visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and discretion.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit/examination principles with a good understanding of audit and examination principles and practices.

Degree in business, public administration, law, or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and living in British Columbia or intend to settle in the province. Internal candidates are kindly requested to use their BCFSA email address when applying for this position to identify and streamline the internal application process.

BCFSA wants to ensure every job applicant is treated fairly and with respect and encourages applications from all candidates, including those with diverse abilities. Please inform us confidentially if you may require any special support in the application process. Email  to notify us of any needs related to your job application.