CLK 09R - Team Assistant– Closing date extended

Advance your administrative career with this rewarding opportunity

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 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.

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 (i.e. GED).
• One year of administrative support experience in an office environment.
• Six months experience working in a computerized environment using various computer applications and data bases. (For example: Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel, Outlook, Lync) for word processing, spread sheeting, data entry, email and video teleconferencing; and case management or other database applications). NOTE: 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.
• Demonstrated 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:

• 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Amber.Mclachlan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment May 17th, 2024: Posting closing date extended to May 27th, 2024.

This position has full time on-site requirements.

This position is part time (0.5 FTE, 35 hours biweekly).

Currently there is one (1) part time opportunity in Grand Forks.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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.

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.

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:.
CRC and CRRA - 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.