BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Vancouver Justice Access Centre, located within the Vancouver (Robson Square) Courthouse, serves as a vital resource for families navigating the complexities of separation and divorce. Housing a self-help resource room, the Vancouver JAC provides a welcoming drop-in space for clients to access legal information, use computers for research and forms, and connect with knowledgeable staff.

This established and collaborative team is passionate about helping families navigate the challenges their family law matters bring. Under the leadership of a local manager, the Vancouver JAC includes a senior family justice counsellor, seven family justice counsellors, several justice interviewers, and a team of three administrative staff. In addition to this dedicated team, staff work closely with co-located family duty counsel. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to create an environment where each team member’s contributions are recognized and valued.

The Role
The Office Manager plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the office and helping families access family justice services in a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Working closely with the Local Manager, staff, and the public, this role provides administrative leadership, supervises support staff, and helps ensure clients receive accurate information and support that reflects diverse needs and experiences. The position also supports office operations through budgeting, records management, and maintaining services and resources that help the team effectively serve communities across British Columbia.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• A minimum of 1 year of clerical/administrative support experience; OR 
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience and/or training in, word processing, spreadsheet application, and other standard computer applications including Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.

Preference may be given to applicants with: 

• Client service experience in a human service field* (e.g., Indigenous organizations, family justice, 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.
• Office management experience.
• Experience and/or training in financial procedures/practices.
• Experience and/or training in filing systems or records management.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis) with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.SmithTurpin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position available.
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.
This competition is geographically restricted to Vancouver.
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.

With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. 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.

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.