Summary
Description
The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) team is committed to providing specialized mental health assessment and treatment services to youth involved in the justice system. With a focus on supporting youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Criminal Code of Canada, the team works across outpatient clinics, contracted service providers, and an Inpatient Assessment Unit in Burnaby, Langley, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna servicing the five macro regions of the North, the Interior, the Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the South Burnaby. This collaborative and multidisciplinary team plays a vital role in addressing the mental health, behavioral, and addiction challenges faced by youth, fostering pathways toward rehabilitation and well-being in communities across British Columbia.
The Role
As an Office Assistant with Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services, you will provide vital administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the team. Working under the direction of the Regional Office Administrator, your role includes managing reception, maintaining clinical records, processing confidential reports for Youth Court and Probation, and assisting with data entry and special projects. This position is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work supporting youth and their rehabilitation journey within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)
- 1-year administrative support/secretarial experience, or equivalent education and training
- Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet and other standard computer-based applications
- Current certification of 50 words per minute keyboarding speed and dicta typing
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in word processing medico-legal documentation
- Dicta-typing experience
For questions regarding this position, please contact Erica.Moore@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
One (1) permanent full time position available
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Prince George is the largest city in northern British Columbia, and boasts a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Prince George is also located next to several provincial parks, which provide camping and boating amenities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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:
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Join one of Canada’s top 100 employers and you’ll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.
- Health benefits and pension
- Paid time off and flexible work options
- Career mobility and professional development
- Scholarships and BC student loan forgiveness
In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC’s Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits, including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You
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: YES – A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
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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