Government of British Columbia
OFF AS 09R - Office Assistant
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Job Description
- Req#: 10514712
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Experience working in an office setting.
- With experience working with Indigenous organizations and communities.
- With lived or living experience of, or experience working with populations with, complex health and social challenges.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
Bring your strong administrative experience and superior organizational skills to this position
The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions leads the province in efforts to improve the mental well-being and reduce substance use-related harms for all British Columbians. The ministry has overall responsibility for the development of a provincial mental health and substance use system that is coherent, accessible, and culturally safe and effective for individuals and families across the lifespan. The Child, Youth and Mental Health Policy Division is accountable for policies and strategies that lead to the development of a coherent, accessible and culturally safe mental health and addictions system that is effective for individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the province.
The Office Assistant role provides general administrative and clerical support to the work unit.
Job Requirements:
Preference may be given to candidates with the required combination of education and experience and:
For questions regarding this position, please contact emily.samis@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.This posting may be used to establish a cross ministry eligibility list to fill future permanent vacancies for similar positions in multiple ministries and locations which may include the Ministry of Health. Other ministries may also use this eligibility list. Some positions may have flexible work options available. For more information, please visit cross-ministry eligibility lists FAQs.
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.
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: 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:
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.
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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