Summary
Description
The Team
The Vanderhoof Community Corrections team is a group of dedicated professionals committed to making a meaningful impact in their community. This established team includes Probation Officers, Administrative staff, and a Local Manager, who collaborate closely with justice partners such as the local RCMP, Crown Counsel, court staff, and community agencies. The team fosters a respectful and supportive environment that values teamwork, making it a rewarding place to grow and contribute.
The Role
As the first point of contact in a community corrections office, you’ll play a key role in creating a respectful and inclusive space for all visitors and staff. This position provides confidential administrative support, manages electronic records and files, and assists with financial tasks. We’re committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applicants who bring a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to help us better serve our community.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary School graduation.
- A minimum of 6 months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role.
- Minimum of 30 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- 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).
For questions regarding this position, please contact Chanel.Stevens@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Amendment 2025-09-02: Posting closing date extended to 2025-09-14.
Amendment 2025-08-29: Posting closing date extended to 2025-09-10.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position is part time (52.5 hours biweekly)
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Vanderhoof is home to the Kenney Dam and sits on the Nechako River, in the flat spot between the BC coastline and the Rocky Mountain Range. Vanderhoof hosts events all year long, including hockey and golf tournaments.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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