Provide project administration support services for complex projects in this career building role

Provincial Centralized Screening (PCS) is a branch within the Service Delivery Division (SDD) of the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). SDD primarily provides direct community services to children, youth and families through regional offices across the province, in addition to centralized and integrated provincial services. PCS supports this work by providing centralized 24/7 child protection services by fielding most calls about child protection concerns across the province. PCS is also responsible for the Helpline for Children and the Foster Parent Support Line.

Reporting to the Business Innovation Manager, the Project Assistant works on a high-performing, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Overall, the team is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement and maintenance of business applications and operational requirements to meet PCS’s current and future needs.

The Project Assistant primarily supports the scheduling, payroll, and tracking of PCS staff and processes in a complex, 24/7 operation, encompassing multiple worksites. This will be achieved by working with multiple business applications, dashboards, trackers, and working as part of the Business Analysts team. The position also supports PCS supervisors and Directors in hiring and onboarding of new and returning staff.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) in an office or administrative setting.
• Experience providing administrative support services for a group of staff.
• Experience managing and creating excel documents used for retaining data.
  

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Completed an Administrative Certificate.
• One (1) or more years of experience using Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) in an office or administrative setting.
• One (1) or more years of experience providing administrative support services for a group of staff.
• One (1) or more years of experience managing and creating excel documents used for retaining data.
• Experience providing project management support services.

Willingness Statement:

• May be required to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Anna.Aroutiounian@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
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.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

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: 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.

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.