CLK 12R - Office and Projects Administrator

The next exciting step in your administrative career

The Ministry of Forests (FOR) is the Province’s land manager, responsible for stewardship of Provincial Crown land, cultural and natural resources. FOR is one of six ministries jointly responsible for managing the natural resource sector and balancing economic opportunities with environmental stewardship. The ministry’s regional operations are structured in 23 districts within eight regions under the senior leadership of three geographically based Assistant Deputy Ministers and eight Regional Executive Directors.

The position is accountable for the delivery, planning, development, and coordination of administrative support to the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office specifically providing direct administrative support for the divisional executive leadership team, and staff. The position provides administrative services to a large program area with multiple lines of business with differing needs in many locations across the province.

This role requires sound judgement and excellent organizational abilities. If you are a motivated, results-oriented administrative professional wanting to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why work for the Ministry of Forests.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience in an office environment; OR,
• Other combinations of education, experience and/or training may be considered.

Related experience must include EACH of the following:

• Experience editing documents and communications for a work area.
• Experience using Microsoft suite of tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience coordinating travel for management staff.
• Experience with contract and budget administration.
• Experience providing administrative and financial support services for a group of staff.
• Experience multi-tasking, working in a fast-paced office environment and managing your own workload.
• Experience communicating with and advising staff from various levels.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Providing administrative support to senior management and/or in an executive office.
• Providing project assistance.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Shannon.Pike@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is located in Victoria
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.

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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) 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.