BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The BC Prosecution Service is a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast-changing legal environment. Crown Counsel play a vital role in upholding justice by prosecuting offences, advising government and police, and shaping policy to strengthen fairness and accountability in the criminal justice system. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions support timely, accessible, and equitable justice for all communities in British Columbia.

The Role
In this role, you will coordinate a variety of essential functions, including supervision, office administration, financial and human resources tasks, training, records management, and facilities. You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring of Legal Assistants and/or Senior Legal Analysts and providing key legal support to Crown Counsel, such as managing redaction services for disclosure to Defence Counsel.

For more information on a day in the life of professional staff for the BC Prosecution Service, including the Legal Office Manager role, please check out this video: NOW HIRING: Legal Administrative Professional Roles at BC Prosecution Service

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent;
• Minimum 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent);
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or equivalent.
• More than 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent).
• Recent experience (within the last 18 months) working for the BC Prosecution Service.
• At least 1 year of experience leading teams or supervising staff, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff within the BC Prosecution Service, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Carrie.Fanshaw@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position is based in Smithers. 
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.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Smithers, on Highway 16, is home to activities like fishing, boating, camping, hiking, skiing, and shopping. The traditional territory of the  Wet’suwet’en people, whose relationship with the land and strong traditions continue to this day, Smithers is a small but welcoming community.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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 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.