CLK 12R - Branch Project & Program Assistant

Bring your expertise in organization and prioritization

The Financial and Administration Support Unit in the Food and Beverage Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, provides financial, budgetary, procurement and administrative support to the Food and Beverage Branch. The Food and Beverage Branch leads market and business development activities for farmers, food and beverage processors and communities as well as key initiatives such as Feed BC, Buy BC, and the BC Food Hub Network. The Branch focuses on research and program development in partnership with government, industry, supply chain partners, academic sectors, and other stakeholders to provide timely advice for the Ministry and support to the sector with respect to emerging trends and issues affecting agriculture and food and beverage processing in B.C.

Reporting to the Office Manager, the Branch Project & Program Assistant will provide a wide variety of administrative and financial support services for all the programs teams within the four business units of the Food and Beverage Branch. These units include the Workforce and Business Services Unit, the Food System Partnerships Unit, the Market Development and Trade Unit, and the Financial and Administration Support Unit.
This position will be responsible for supporting program directors, managers, and staff with project management, program delivery, preparing meeting materials as well as assisting with travel and event arrangements, financial payments, and records management. In addition, this role will require an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as an ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and productivity.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent and two (2) years experience working in an office environment in a supporting role; or
• An equivalent combination of experience, training, and education may be considered.
• Experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other standard computer applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Experience in proof-reading and correcting or editing a variety of documents, business correspondence, legal documents, reports and briefing notes.
• Training or experience in finance (i.e., Basic Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Accounts Payable).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Ekaterina.Gregory@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.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent opportunities.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.