• Job Description

  Req#: 1192550

  The Team
  The Surrey Justice Access Centre, situated on the 3rd floor of the Surrey Court House, is supported by a dynamic team that includes administrative staff, interviewers, family justice counsellors, and a child support officer. This diverse team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive services to individuals and families dealing with separation or divorce.
  
  The Role
  As an Office Assistant, you are the first point of contact for clients accessing services within the Justice Access Centre. You will engage with clients both in person and virtually, offering essential information to the public. Your role also includes providing confidential administrative support to the public and internal office staff, creating electronic client files and offering other administrative supports to staff. You will ensure all clients feel respected and supported throughout their experience.
  
  Qualifications:
  Education and Experience Requirements

  • Secondary School graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED) plus minimum of 6 months of clerical/administrative support experience. Preference may be given to candidates with more experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • Experience and/or training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet application, and other standard computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

  • Client service experience in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations, community services agencies, legal services, court services).
  • An administrative certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
  • Experience with data entry into a case management system.
  • Experience and/or training with filing systems or records management.
  • Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis) with the required combination of education and experience.

  Provisos /Willingness statement:

  • Must successfully pass a BC Public Service Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act Check.
  • Occasional travel may be required (e.g., training, meetings).

  For questions regarding this position, please contact Ashley.Damiani@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
  This is for one (1) permanent opportunity in Surrey.
  An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
  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:
  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.
  
  We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
  
  The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
  
  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. 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: 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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements
  
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• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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