BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team:
The CFD Cranbrook Administrative Team is an established, collaborative group of five professionals—including 1 Office Manager, 3 Office Assistants, and 1 Team Assistant—who work closely together in a shared office space to support both the public and internal teams. They partner with Resource Workers, Child Protection Social Workers, Clinicians, Youth Probation Officers, Team Leaders, and the Director of Operations, playing a vital role in ensuring the office runs smoothly and that vulnerable children, youth, and families are welcomed and connected to the right services. Known for their strong sense of teamwork, they foster a positive and caring environment, consistently supporting each other by sharing workloads and prioritizing both emotional and physical well-being.

The Role:
The Team Assistant provides essential administrative support to the East Kootenay CYSN team, assists the Child Protection team, supports fleet coordination with the Office Manager, and acts as a key front-line contact—helping families access the right programs and services in a timely and welcoming manner. This dynamic role offers a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Candidates will be inspired by the meaningful impact of connecting individuals and families to services and will appreciate joining a supportive, friendly team that takes pride in their work and enjoys working together.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience in an office environment.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working with standard Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience providing quality customer or client service, carrying out duties and responding to client needs in a professional manner.
• Experience working independently and as a team member with a multi-disciplinary environment and with other professional staff, client and service providers.

Preference may be given to applicants with 1 or more of the following:

• A completed Certificate of training/course in Office Administration or another closely related field.
• Administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social services setting.
• Experience using MCFD applications: Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer applications.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Candace.Stanley@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (June 17, 2026): Posting closing date extended to July 02, 2026.
There is one (1) full time permanent position available.
This position has full time on-site requirements. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
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. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.