BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The King's Printer Publishing Services team manages a wide range of responsibilities, from handling client requests and overseeing print-on-demand orders to coordinating with external printers and distribution centers. This established team consists of two Purchasing & Inventory Officers and a Manager, working closely with internal teams and external clients to ensure seamless service delivery. The team’s goal is to ensure our clients have prompt answers and action for their requests.  Collaboration and adaptability are key to this small team's success, as they manage immense daily responsibilities. The team works together to tackle tasks, continually adjusting priorities to ensure everyone has the support they need.

The Role
As a Purchasing & Inventory Officer, you'll be responsible for managing weekly and monthly reports, handling client requests, and ensuring smooth operations in a high-volume customer service environment. Your work will directly impact the availability of products for citizens of British Columbia, making timely responses crucial. This role offers a great opportunity to expand your skills with tools like Adobe, and Oxygen, while learning the ins and outs of our warehoused and print-on-demand products. Extensive training is provided, ensuring you're well-equipped for success.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Education and/or experience in business administration, public administration, and computer-based information systems.
• Experience in high-volume Customer Service environment. 
• Experience in SAP Enterprise Resource System.
• Experience using software applications such as SharePoint, FTP for electronic file transfers, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Oxygen XML Author.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-volume Customer Service environment.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in SAP Enterprise Resource System

For questions regarding this position, please contact anita.stephen@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
This position is based out of Victoria.
This is a temporary opportunity until December 31, 2025
A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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:
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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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