BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Band 1 base position

Job Overview
The position coordinates issues management, leads projects and manages communications and finances in the Deputy Minister's office. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or higher in Business Administration or Public Administration and 1 year of related experience; OR
• Diploma and 2 years of related experience*; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and 3 years of related experience* may be considered.

*Related Experience: 

• Experience managing the flow of information such as briefing notes, speaking notes and other meeting materials in an Executive office.
• Experience in a senior administrative role (e.g. priority management, identifying, analyzing and resolving issues).
• Experience dealing with highly confidential and sensitive issues within an Executive office.
• Experience managing diverse workloads effectively and independently.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working in a Deputy Minister’s office or equivalent.
• 5 years’ experience in a senior administrative role (e.g. priority management, identifying, analyzing and resolving issues).
• Experience creating dashboards and trackers 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Melissa.Ostropolski@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a full time on-site position. Flexible work options may be available.
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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.