BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
As a small non-partisan office within the Office of the Premier, Cabinet Operations works with ministries to ensure the quality of advice and information presented to Cabinet is timely and of high quality. Cabinet Operations manages the Order in Council (OIC) process, helps develop government’s legislative agenda, and supports the continuity of government operations during transition periods such as elections and government reorganizations.

The Role
The Order in Council Coordinator works extensively with staff from all levels of government. This includes a team of Directors and Executive Directors within Cabinet Operations and a significant cross-government network of staff in legislative and policy branches, Deputy Ministers’ Offices, Ministers’ Offices, Office of Legislative Counsel and GCPE. The Order in Council Coordinator manages a high volume and wide range of OICs at any given time and ensures these OICs are prepared correctly, receive all necessary reviews and approvals, are processed accurately after approval and are coordinated with government announcements where necessary. If you enjoy working with others, are organized, can safeguard confidential information and thrive in a detail-oriented and sometimes fast-paced environment, this is a job for you.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in office administration or related field and a minimum of two years experience in office administration; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. This experience must include a minimum of one year of recent experience working in administrative or program support.
• Experience working directly with highly confidential and time sensitive information.
• Experience tracking the progress of a high volume of initiatives and ensuring established criteria are met for their completion.
• Experience managing competing priorities often with tight and/or urgent deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience for attention to detail, and proofreading for consistency and accuracy.
• Experience working with new technologies, software, computer systems and formats.
   

Proviso

• The duties of this position require a flexible schedule and may include working in the evenings or on the weekends to attend to urgent items.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Paul.Finkel@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home up to 2 days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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.

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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