BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre (VIRCC) Admin Team provides essential administrative support to the centre and its leadership. Composed of the Warden’s Assistant, three Administrative Assistants, and one Records Clerk, the team works closely with management, the business office, and correctional staff to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.

Their collective efforts strengthen administrative coordination, support effective offender management, and contribute to the overall safety of the centre and the broader community. Known for their strong collaboration and attention to detail, the team plays a key role in upholding VIRCC’s commitment to safety, accountability, and rehabilitation.

The Role

The Administrative Assistants Team is primarily responsible for providing administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the three Deputy Wardens and the Assistant Deputy Wardens overseeing Staffing, Standards, Admission and Discharge, as well as front-line reception. The role may also involve rotating into other Clerk 9 designated administrative positions as required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. GED).
• Minimum of two (2) years’ recent (in the last five (5) years) administrative support experience.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet, and other standard computer applications.
• Experience dealing with confidential matters using sound judgement, tact and diplomacy. 

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

• Experience providing direct administrative support to senior staff and/or management.
• Experience organizing and independently managing one’s own workload taking into consideration changing priorities, tight deadlines, volumes of work and available resources.
• Experience in the mentoring or training of staff.
• Experience working in a correctional environment or within the justice system.

For questions regarding this position, please contact chris.cataneo@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening 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.

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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.