Summary
Description
The Team
The Community and Social Innovation Team is a dedicated group focused on working with Indigenous peoples to drive community development and wellness initiatives. With over a decade of experience, this well-established team leads cross-government and community-based efforts to close the socio-economic gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
The Role
This opportunity involves providing essential administrative support to the team, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. The work you’ll be supporting directly impacts community wellness by facilitating projects that range from building cultural facilities to supporting social sector development initiatives.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent combination of education, training and experience supplemented by completion of office administration or other relevant courses, i.e. business, secretarial; AND
- Minimum one year related administrative/secretarial experience.
RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE/ SECRETARIAL EXPERIENCE MUST INCLUDE:
- Experience drafting correspondence independently and from written and verbal instructions;
- Experience arranging meetings and making travel arrangements;
- Experience responding to a variety of inquiries and requests for information from the public and/or private sector;
- Experience maintaining databases and filing systems;
- Experience using standard computer technology, i.e. Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet;
- Experience processing financial materials.
PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH:
- Experience with government financial policies and procedures.
- Experience with editing briefing notes in accordance with government standards.
- Experience working with CLIFF, Time and Leave, CAS ORACLE, iExpense, ARCS and ORCS.
- Experience establishing, developing and maintaining high standards and procedures in office administration.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
For questions regarding this position, please contact Derek.Turkington@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until 05/26/2025. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees ofthe 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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 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 – 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.
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