BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a grid 12 base position

Job Overview
Reporting to the Director of Regional Response, the Regional Office Administrator (ROA) is responsible for the coordination and provision of administrative and financial support services. The ROA is the senior administrator in the regional office and is relied upon to anticipate requirements, set priorities, organize and carry out administrative and financial tasks. The ROA works in collaboration with all members of the regional office, counterparts in other regional offices, and headquarters, and leads the continual improvement of administrative and financial procedures and operations. The ROA is the point-of-contact for inquiries and is relied upon to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide network of internal and external contacts. The ROA periodically works on-call, beyond normal business hours, and fulfils a variety of roles during emergency activations and operational deployments. The ROA also provides leadership and guidance to regional office administrative assistants.  

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent AND a minimum of two (2) years of recent, related* clerical/administrative experience. 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related clerical/administrative experience must include all of the following:

• Experience with general office procedures and the operation of office equipment.
• Experience with or training in MS Word, Outlook and Excel at an intermediate level of proficiency.
• Experience reviewing, verifying and tracking financial and/or program information.
• Experience arranging travel, meetings, events, etc.

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

• Post-secondary training in office administration, business, secretarial or other related courses.
• Three (3) or more years clerical/administrative support experience.
• Experience preparing documents (e.g. reports, briefing materials, correspondence, presentations, etc.) and maintaining filing systems/records management. 
• Experience supervising or leading a team. 

Candidates must be willing and able to:

• Work on-call and work extended hours during emergency activations.  
• Participate in operational deployments throughout the province. 
• Occasional travel within the region or outside the region.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeremy.Cote@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Posting Amended (June 17, 2026): Closing date extended to June 29th. 
There is currently 1 position available in Prince George, and 1 position available in Surrey
This position has full time on-site requirements. 
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Prince George, Surrey and Kamloops. 
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.

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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.