CLK 12R - Permitting Clerk

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The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated water, land and natural resource management and cross-sector legislation, policy, and objective setting for land and marine environments.

The position is responsible for coordinating and processing all new fish & wildlife related licence applications or renewals and responding to inquiries from Government staff, licensing applicants and other stakeholders. This position provides front line client service related to fish and wildlife inquiries and application support.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• A minimum three (3) years clerical or administration experience in a formal business environment.
  

Experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in multi-tasking, working in a fast-paced office environment and managing workload with minimum supervision;
• Experience working in a customer service delivery program and dealing with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases and other standard computer applications
• Multi-tasking, often in demanding and fast paced environments
  

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience using a variety of client/server database applications
• Experience in the interpretation of policies and legislation and being able to apply them to legal documents

Provisos:

• Must possess a valid British Columbia Class 5 Driver’s License
• Must be willing to travel occasionally, for varying lengths of time.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Alysha.Holte@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.
Fort St. John: British Columbia’s oldest interior community, Fort St. John is perfect for scenic drives, hiking, fishing, and camping, as it sits alongside the Peace River. Hiking is particularly nice in the surrounding provincial parks of Beatton Provincial Park and Charlie Lake Provincial park, where camping is also available. Its gentle rolling hills are perfect for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months.
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, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.

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.