BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold an Executive Administrative Assistant base position

Job Overview
The Executive Administrative Assistant provides secretarial and administrative services to an Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM). Highly organized, you capably prioritize and manage your workload to meet deadlines, using your outstanding eye for detail to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard. You are an effective communicator, able to successfully establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of partners and interest holders and demonstrate initiative and good judgment in applying procedures within established policies and guidelines. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate or coursework and 1 year of *related experience, OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 2 years of *related experience, OR
• Evergreen and 3 years *related experience, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.
• *Related experience must include each of the following:
  • Office experience working in a confidential capacity.
  • Experience supporting a senior executive, including calendar management, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements.
  • Experience with the CLIFF tracking system, eApprovals and ARC/ORCS records management policies, procedures and guidelines.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working with Indigenous organizations and/or communities.
• Individuals who identify as Indigenous.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Hesketh@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available. This position may be able to work up to 3 day 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.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.