CLK 12R - Regional Operations Administrator

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The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship is accountable for integrated land and natural resource management, including objective setting for land and marine environments, effectively managing cumulative effects, and advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, environmental sustainability, and economic growth.

Reporting to the Director, Resource Stewardship Operations, this position provides support to program management/regional management and staff ensuring coordination of all regional administration functions, human resources, payroll, records management, facilities, and asset management. This position also provides support for core business including tracking and record-keeping for decision-support referrals and supports a team of field staff who work on habitat for fish and wildlife. There will be opportunities to accompany them on field trips on occasion.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience providing administrative and financial support services to a group of staff in an office setting.
• Minimum one year of experience typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of documents and materials using desktop tools such as Word and Excel.
• Experience managing an electronic calendar in an office setting (e.g., booking meetings, appointments, and travel).

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Government experience.
• Experience coordinating financial activities such as, but not limited to, budgets, contract administration, accounts payable, processing purchasing and/or credit card reconciliation while ensuring accuracy and completeness of documentation.

Willingness Statement:

• Willingness to travel which may include attending meetings, training opportunities, occasional field days with staff or other events.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris.Swan@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Williams Lake has a rich history regarding the Cariboo gold rush, and is located in a valley in the Interior Plateau of Central BC. The region has abundant opportunities for outdoor activities and is known as the region with the most lakes in BC. Whitewater rafting and single-track mountain biking are unique activities available in Williams Lake. The Williams Lake Stampede is one of the biggest rodeos in Western Canada and pays tribute to its ranching history.

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:
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.