BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 09 base position.

Job Overview
Reporting to the Administrative supervisor for the Archaeology Branch, this position provides administrative support for the branch permitting process (the branch processes approximately 1200 permits and amendments per year). Receives, reviews and validates incoming submissions and clarifies permit applications with clients. Responds to inquiries from proponents, indigenous groups, the public; maintains records and performs other office functions as required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing administrative/clerical services in an office setting.
• Experience using databases (e.g., entering, updating and retrieving data, conducting data accuracy checks, conducting searches and extracting information, creating or managing files).
• Experience typing, formatting and editing letters and documents using MS Word.
• Experience administering mail and responding to a variety of inquiries and requests for information from customers and/or clients by phone and/or in‐person.
• Experience in records management or filing.

Preference may be given to applicants that have the following experience:

• Preference may be given for ARCS/ORCS experience.
• Preference may be given for experience creating and maintaining templates.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stacey.Jepson@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 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.

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.

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.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.