BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid 15 base position

Team:
The Deputy Minister’s Office is a highly collaborative and supportive team that works closely with senior executive offices, including the Deputy Minister, Associate Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Ministers. As a team, they provide critical support to the ministry, ensuring smooth operations. The team's inclusive and cooperative environment values diverse perspectives, making it an ideal space for those who thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work culture.

Role:
As a Correspondence Coordinator with the Ministry of Emergency Management & Climate Readiness, you’ll play a key behind-the-scenes role ensuring public correspondence is handled in a timely, accurate, and well-coordinated way for senior leadership. You’ll work closely with the Minister’s Office and teams across the ministry to gather information and prepare responses that reflect the ministry’s priorities and work. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and build strong connections across the broader public sector.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent, with some post-secondary education or coursework in journalism, writing or a communication related field.

A minimum of one (1) year experience in all the following:

• Drafting, reviewing, editing, and proof-reading correspondence and/or executive level documents.  
• Creating and maintaining process or procedure manuals and guides.  
• Working with approvals and records management tracking systems. 
• Researching and analyzing information. 
• Working and liaising with staff at all levels of the organization, including executive.
• An equivalent combination of education/training and experience may be considered.  

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

• Diploma or Degree in Information Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Communication, English, Journalism, or other related discipline.
• Experience working with B.C. Government’s CLIFF system. 
• Experience working with B.C. Government’s eApprovals system. 
• Experience working with Minister’s Office staff. 

Candidates must be able and willing to: 

• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations.   

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

About this Position:
There is one permanent full time position available.
This position can be based out of any of the locations listed above.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a 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 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.