BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Abbotsford and MACO (Mission Abbotsford Community Outreach) Community Corrections offices share space in the Abbotsford Law Courts which has both provincial and supreme Courts.  They are a co-located with many other Justice partners including Corrections Programs and Inventions staff.  Working in a busy environment provides plenty of room for collaborative practice which staff at these locations are known for. The MACO office has an outreach team which provides service to clients by meeting them in the community.  Abbotsford and Mission are diverse communities that are rich with culture. Successful candidates who are passionate about affecting positive change will get plenty of experience.   

The Role
Under the direction of a Local Manager of a community corrections office, this position supervises administrative staff and provides financial, human resource and front-line support services. This position is required to set priorities and is part of the office leadership team.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 30 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Supervisory experience.
• Completion of a post-secondary certificate, program or course in office administration.
• Experience working in an office setting providing services within the Justice System (Court Services, Correctional Centre, BC Prosecution Services, Youth Justice, legal office, justice focused non-profit).

Willingness statements/Provisos

• Willing to serve adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health needs and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Teresa.Hou@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This is a temporary opportunity until 01/01/2028. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Enhanced Security Screening 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.

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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.