CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant

The Team
The administrative team is an established and trusted group led by the Warden’s Assistant and made up of six clerks who are the first point of contact in the correctional centre. They take pride in creating a respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. The team works collaboratively across departments to ensure daily operations run smoothly, providing professional and confidential support while fostering a culture of trust, dependability, and teamwork.

The Role
This position plays a key role in creating a welcoming and safe environment by providing frontline reception and confidential administrative support to diverse clients, including individuals who may be experiencing stress, mental health needs, or difficult life circumstances. The role involves respectful communication, accurate information-sharing, and maintaining sensitive records while upholding dignity, privacy, and cultural awareness. By ensuring clients feel heard, supported, and treated fairly, this position helps foster inclusive and trauma-informed service delivery for all members of the community.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation and 6 months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 30 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• More than 6 months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role.
• Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate, program or course in office administration.
• Experience working in an office setting providing services within the Justice System (Court Services, Correctional Centre, BC Prosecution Services, Youth Justice, legal office, justice focused non-profit).
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rodney.Anderson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until 05/14/2027, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, and boasts a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Prince George is also located next to several provincial parks, which provide camping and boating amenities.
Enhanced Security Screening 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:
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

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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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.