OFF AS 09 R - Office Assistant - Closing Date Extended

Share your high-level administrative skills to support the citizens of British Columbia

The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides services that support healthy, safe environments where children are connected to their families and community. The ministry delivers most of its services locally through contracted agencies as well as through centrally administered provincial programs.

Office Assistants provide general administrative, clerical, and program support to the work unit.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience working in an office setting.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Post-secondary Administrative course work.
• Experience working in a Social Services setting.
• Experience working with ICM (Integrated Case Management) and Management Information System (MIS).
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ingrid.Szoghy@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunities until August 02, 2024. Permanent appointments may result from these temporary appointments.

This position has full time on-site requirements.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

This is your opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia and work for the BC Public Service. We offer a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits and much more.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
Amendment (May 21, 2024): Posting closing date extended to May 31, 2024.

CRC - A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.