CLK 15R - Office Manager

The Team
The team at the Smithers MCFD Office is an established and dedicated group committed to supporting the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s mission. This office comprises over 20 staff members, including Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Clinicians and Social Program Officers and the administrative team. The administrative team is led by the office manager who oversees 3-4 administrative staff, ensuring smooth office operations. The office manager collaborates closely with various roles, including the Director of Operations, team leaders, and other key professionals, to maintain an efficient and effective working environment. The primary impact of the administrative team’s work is to keep the office running smoothly, supporting program management and staff through administrative functions, human resources, payroll, records management, and facilities management.

The Role
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising administrative staff and overseeing the day-to-day management of the office. This includes ensuring that office operations are efficient and effective. Your work will directly impact the citizens and clients served by MCFD, who rely on the ministry for essential services to children, youth, and families in Smithers. Candidates should be excited about this opportunity as it offers a chance to leverage your financial, organizational, and supervisory skills while working with a dedicated and dynamic team. The role promises a stimulating environment where every day is different, providing an inspiring and rewarding experience.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or coursework in business, office administration, or in a related field, and one (1) year *related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and two (2) years *related experience; OR
• Evergreen and three (3) years *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience includes the following:

• Experience providing administrative and financial support services for a group of staff.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working with standard office procedures.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Additional years of supervisory experience.
• One (1) or more years’ experience providing administrative and financial support services for a group of staff.
• Experience using Integrated Client Management (ICM).
• Six (6) or more months’ experience coordinating financial activities (budget, contract administration, accounts payable, purchasing).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Paquin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until September 5, 2025, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to one or more days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
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. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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.

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