CLK 09R Office Assistant

The Team

Youll be joining the PCS Admin Team an established and supportive group made up of 10 full-time permanent office clerks and 7 auxiliary office clerks guided by 3 office managers. This team works closely with office managers child protection social workers team leaders and support workers to provide essential administrative support to the provincial child protection screening program 24/7. We value collaboration flexibility and mutual support and take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyones contributions help ensure the program runs smoothly and reliably for the communities we serve.

The Role

As an Office Assistant youll play an important role in providing administrative support that helps ensure timely access to MCFD services for children youth and families across the province. Your daily work has a direct and meaningful impact on citizens of BC supporting critical child protection services in a respectful inclusive and equitable way. This opportunity offers flexible shifts a supportive team environment potential for telework and the chance to make a real difference in peoples lives while building valuable public service experience.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (for example GED). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 1 year administrative/reception/clerical experience in an office environment.
• Experience responding to general inquiries in person via e-mail and over the phone.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 tools such as MS Teams Outlook Word Excel Sharepoint

Preference may be given to candidates who:

• Have post-secondary education (coursework/certificate/diploma) in a field related to Office Management or Administration
• Have more than 2 years administrative/reception/clerical experience in an office environment
• Have experience with ICM (Integrated Case Management software)
• Have finance experience (e.g. checking invoices for accuracy completing routine payment documents liaising with other divisions to resolve client payment issues/problems/concerns)
• Self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position:

Positions available in Vancouver and Surrey.
This posting is for as and when auxiliary positions. Auxiliary employees must be available for work a minimum of two shifts per month which may involve working days evenings graveyard shifts and weekends.
Hours of work may be between 2 hrs to 8.75 hrs a shift up to 70 hrs bi-weekly.
There is currently 3Auxiliary (as and when required) Office Assistant opportunities available.
Hours range from zero hours per week to full time hours to accommodate training and operational requirements.
Shift work is required as follows: Provincial Centralized Screening office operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement and depending on a number of shift worked.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis 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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information please see What We Offer.

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 youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Applicationpage 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 theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.