CLK 12R - Correspondence Coordinator

A great opportunity to take the next step in your career!

The Strategy, Governance, and Accountability (SGA) Division supports strategic and mandated housing initiatives with key ministry and cross-ministry partners. SGA provides strategic project leadership, planning and performance reporting, as well as engagement and internal communications for key initiatives. SGA provides ministry support for risk and issues management, information management and correspondence, project board and strategic initiatives, and reporting and results management. SGA also leads governance and oversight for BC Housing as well as BC Housing performance monitoring/reporting. SGA is responsible for developing strong partnerships to support the work of BC Housing.

The correspondence coordinator coordinates responses to ministerial and deputy minister correspondence, proofreading, editing, and formatting replies prepared by writers and subject matter experts. The position investigates previous correspondence, background materials, and appropriate routing for the coordination of responses to be signed by the minister, deputy minister, assistant deputy ministers, executive leads, and executive directors. The position also receives, logs, prioritizes, and distributes incoming physical and digital mail; creates and enters information into CLIFF and eApprovals; and ensures that all system and template details are accurate and complete.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating and processing correspondence in an executive-level office.
• Experience in developing, editing, drafting, and producing a wide variety of written documents.
• Experience in copy editing and proofreading documents.
• Experience coordinating and processing all aspects of correspondence.
• Experience with business-related software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic correspondence tracking systems (such as but not necessarily CLIFF or e-Approvals).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Post-secondary education or coursework in English, business English or technical and professional correspondence; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience/Training in journalism, writing, or communications-related fields.
• Experience working in communications-related field or Government processing of executive correspondence.
• Experience administering CLIFF or e-Approvals.

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

About this Position:
1 Position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 5 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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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 - 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.