BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 9 base position

Job Overview
Under general supervision of the Office Manager, the Office Assistant is the first point of contact for the public and must be able to effectively interact to provide key information on Family Justice Services; offer information to assist families to determine their needs; and book appointments as required. The Office Assistant is responsible for performing day-to-day administrative and business functions in support of the Office Manager and other staff members. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED) plus minimum of 6 months of clerical/administrative support experience. Preference may be given to candidates with more experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.  
• Experience and/or training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet application, and other standard computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

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

• Client service experience* in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations, community services agencies, legal services, court services). 

*Note: Experience may be gained in a professional/work, community or volunteer setting.

• An administrative certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Experience with data entry into a case management system.
• Experience and/or training with filing systems or records management.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis) with the required combination of education and experience.

Provisos /Willingness statement:

• Must successfully pass a BC Public Service Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act Check. 
• Occasional travel may be required (e.g., training, meetings). 

For questions regarding this position, please contact janille.michell@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

Amendment May 21, 2026: Posting closing date extended to June 9, 2026. Amendment June 08, 2026: Posting closing date extended to June 23, 2026.
This competition is geographically restricted to Courtenay. This is for one (1) permanent opportunity in Courtenay.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home two (2) days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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 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.