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Advance your administrative career with this rewarding opportunity
The Ministry of Children and Family Development promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in BC. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.
Do you have a desire to make a difference in someone’s life? Do you have excellent customer service skills and strong administrative abilities? The Team Assistant has a primary focus on providing day-to-day program support within the social services office. The position reports to the Office Manager and receives direction from multiple stakeholders that include social workers, Team Leaders, Managers and the immediate supervisor. The position is the point of contact for client intake which includes the general public.
The position requires an understanding of the challenges faced by clients, and potential clients, of the services and programs being offered and how the social services office relates outside the Ministry; with service providers, community organizations, and other public service organizations.
Job Requirements:
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
- Administrative support experience in an office environment.
- Experience working in a computerized environment
- 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:
- Six (6) months or more administrative support experience in an office environment.
- Six (6) months or more experience working in a computerized environment.
- 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.
WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid BC class 5 Driver’s license or equivalent.
- May be required to travel within the service area in adverse (reasonable) weather conditions.
- May be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.
For questions regarding this position, please contact tanya.poppy@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
Lillooet: Known for its hot, dry summers and mild autumn winter, Lillooet is the perfect summer destination. There is an abundance of sunshine in the semi-desert climate and no shortage of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, biking and boating.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
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.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
