BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Assistant Deputy Minister's Office leads the Indigenous Justice Secretariat (IJS), a dynamic team committed to addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in the justice and child welfare systems. The office oversees transformative initiatives such as the BC First Nations Justice Strategy and the Métis Justice Strategy, focused on reforming current systems and revitalizing Indigenous justice practices. Grounded in the principles of UNDRIP and DRIPA, the team collaborates with diverse partners to drive systemic change and uplift Indigenous communities across British Columbia.

The Role
As an Executive Coordinator, you will play a vital role in driving the success of the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Office (ADMO) by managing its operations and acting as a critical link between executive offices, including the Deputy Minister’s Office, Minister’s Office, and Premier’s Office. You will oversee key functions such as issues management, communications, and financial administration, while supporting the development of strategic service plans and leading high-impact projects. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to shape operations at the heart of government decision-making and ensure seamless collaboration across executive teams.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary training, certificate or higher in business administration or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a senior administrative role.
• Minimum two (2) years experience dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues.

    
Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Two (2) or more years’ experience in a senior administrative role.
• Two (2) or more years’ experience working with Indigenous Nations and organizations.
• Experience working with financial policies and internal controls
• Experience in project management. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Beverley.Salkus@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based out of the location listed above. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is currently a temporary opportunity available until January 15, 2026, this temporary opportunity may become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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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