CLK ST 12R - Warden's Assistant

The Team
The leadership team within BC Corrections’ Adult Custody division is dedicated to protecting communities while supporting positive outcomes for individuals in custody through rehabilitation, case management, and evidence-based programming. Working in a diverse and inclusive environment, the team collaborates with staff, community partners, and justice system stakeholders to ensure safe, respectful, and equitable services that meet the needs of people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Through strong operational leadership, the team balances safety, security, legislative compliance, and effective resource management in a 24/7 correctional setting.

The Role
The Warden’s Assistant plays a key role in supporting the leadership team and helping ensure correctional services are delivered effectively and efficiently. This position leads administrative services, coordinates important information and communications, and provides confidential support on sensitive and time-sensitive matters. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who can contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone is treated with fairness and respect.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of clerical/administrative support experience, education and/or training.
• Experience in dealing with confidential matters using sound judgment, tact and diplomacy; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.
• Minimum of 50 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; use of the Internet; and other standard computer applications.
• Experience in providing services to various levels of government, industry, public and private organizations.
• Experience in supervising staff.
• Experience working well with minimal supervision and in a team environment.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris.Cataneo@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.