CLK 09R - Team Assistant

The Team
The North and South Surrey Child Protection LSAs form a team composed of two Directors of Operations (Surrey North, Surrey South), four Office Managers and administrative staff, as well as a group of Team Leaders who sit on and off site. This team is responsible for overseeing operations and service delivery to children, youth, and families in North and South Surrey, specifically related to Child Welfare, as part of MCFD Service Delivery.

The Team Assistant will work closely with both Directors of Operations to ensure the smooth operation of the office, addressing Ministry and SDA priorities, providing direct support to the Directors with administrative functions such as human resources, payroll, correspondence, calendar and meeting management, records, and facilities.

The Role
In this position, you will ensure the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations related to this team. This includes managing correspondence, tracking various LSA and SDA wide information, coordinating with the larger Surrey North and Surrey South Leadership team as needed, and providing administrative and financial support services directly to the Directors.

The fast-paced nature of this role demands a candidate with a professional demeanor, exceptional time management and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
• One year of administrative support experience in an office environment.
• Six months experience working in a computerized environment using various computer applications and data bases. (For example: Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel, Outlook, Lync) for word processing, spread sheeting, data entry, email and video teleconferencing; and case management or other database applications).
• Consideration may be given for completion of an Administrative Business Skills course or program as experience equivalency.
• Experience providing quality customer or client service, carrying out duties and responding to client needs in a professional manner.
• Experience working independently and as a team member with a multi-disciplinary environment and with other professional staff, client and service providers.

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

• Administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social services setting.
• Experience using MCFD applications: Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer applications.
• Experience creating and monitoring ongoing tracking systems that ensure adherence to mandated requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.owen@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.

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