BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The team at the BC Prosecution Service works in a fast-paced and evolving environment focused on supporting a fair, timely, and effective justice system for people across British Columbia. Team members work collaboratively with Crown Counsel, justice partners, police, and government partners to respond to changing legal and technological demands while helping improve processes that support access to justice and public confidence in the criminal justice system. The team values professionalism, inclusion, collaboration, and diverse perspectives that strengthen decision-making and service delivery.

The Role
The Legal Office Manager plays an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a BC Prosecution Service office by coordinating administrative, financial, records management, and human resource functions. This role provides leadership, guidance, and support to Legal Assistants and Legal Clerks while working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners to help ensure efficient and accessible service delivery. The position values strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and inclusive leadership to support diverse teams and evolving operational needs across different office environments.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent);
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Successful completion of a recognized Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate or equivalent. 
• More than 1 year of recent (within the last 5 years) experience working as a Legal Assistant (or equivalent).
• Recent experience (within the last 18 months) working for the BC Prosecution Service.
• At least 1 year of experience leading teams or supervising staff, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.
• Experience leading teams or supervising staff within the BC Prosecution Service, which may include allocation of work, performance appraisals, peer-to-peer training, etc.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Angie.Fryer@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position available.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and 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.

How to Apply:
Your resume 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.