CLK ST 09R - FSB Program Assistant - Closing date extended

Do you thrive in a high volume environment? Do you enjoy tackling a variety of administrative duties? Can you change priorities on a dime?

Corporate Services for the Natural Resource Ministries (CSNR) serves the six natural resource ministries (Agriculture and Food; Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation; Environment and Climate Change Strategy; Forests; Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; and Water, Land and Resource Stewardship).

CSNR is a unique corporate services organization providing services for approximately 7,000 natural resource ministry employees in over 100 locations throughout the province. These services include all aspects of financial operations and planning, budget management, compliance and procurement, facilities, fleet and assets, corporate security and strategic human resources.

CSNR’s vision is to be trusted partners and service providers sharing in the success of the Natural Resource Sector by providing leadership and trusted service to enable the Natural Resource Sector ministries to achieve their goals and ensuring CSNR is a great place to work.

As the Program Assistant for the Financial Services Branch, you provide a variety of office administrative, secretarial, human resources administrative and financial support services for the branch, directors and managers. Highly organized, you capably prioritize and manage your workload to meet deadlines, using your outstanding eye for detail to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard. You are an effective communicator, able to successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of interested/affected parties, and demonstrate initiative and good judgment in applying procedures within established policies and guidelines. If you want to work with a great, collaborative team in a dynamic office environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job Requirements:

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience working in a professional office setting.
• Experience managing deadlines and prioritizing multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience responding to routine verbal and written inquiries.
• Experience/training with MS Office Suite of products (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel).
• Experience with meeting co-ordination, including travel arrangements and logistical set-up of meeting facilities (equipment, room design, catering, etc.).

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Certificate (or higher) in a related field (such as office/business or public administration, etc.).
• Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced, work environment with changing priorities.
• Advanced experience with calendaring in MS Outlook.
• Experience providing administrative services to multiple senior level staff in various geographic locations.
• Experience working with records management computer applications (e.g. CLIFF and/or TRIM).

For questions regarding this position, please contact barb.searle@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 25th): Posting closing date extended to July 1st.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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.

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.