CLK 09R - Office Clerk

The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services team is an established group committed to providing essential mental health services to young people involved in the justice system. This team works closely with probation services, community agencies and contracted service providers, as well as Youth Custody Services staff to deliver Court-ordered assessments and treatments. Join us in making a significant impact by supporting youth who are navigating complex legal and mental health challenges.

The Role
Under direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Clerk provides clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance functions for the Prince George Outpatient Clinic. Duties may include word processing memoranda, correspondence and confidential assessment and treatment reports for the Youth Court and Probation; reception; data entry; filing of client clinical records; and other related administration support duties such as vacation relief and supporting special projects.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 1 year or more administrative support or secretarial experience.
• 1 year or more experience or training in stenographic, secretarial or administrative support.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite. This includes Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
• Experience typing high volumes of information in a workplace setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Medical Office Assistant or Legal Secretary training
• Experience word processing medico-legal documentation.
• Dicta-typing experience.
• Experience using psychiatric, or psychological terminology.
• Experience working with explicit or graphic client reports and documents.

Willingness Statements:

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet outcome timelines within a dynamic, changing environment.
• May be required to work in close proximity to potentially aggressive, violent, or otherwise unpredictable youth.

For questions regarding this position, please contact kelli.kienas@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.