BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
WCAT is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal that workers or employers can go to if they want to appeal a decision from WorkSafeBC. WCAT is the final level of appeal in the B.C. workers’ compensation system. It has authority to decide appeals about specific types of work-related matters outlined in section 288 and 289 of the Workers Compensation Act. To learn more about WCAT, please visit www.wcat.bc.ca.

The Role
WCAT is seeking a panel secretary to provide a full range of secretarial and administrative services to vice chairs who adjudicate appeals and applications and render decisions. This position performs in a highly confidential capacity, under legislated timelines. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year secretarial, clerical, or administrative support experience, education and/or training.
• Minimum six (6) months customer service experience providing client service in an adversarial environment.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing and standard computer applications (i.e., MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, and databases).

Preference may be given to applicants with medical or legal secretarial training and/or previous working experience in either of these environments.

For questions regarding this position, please contact WCATRecruit@wcat.bc.ca or 236-235-1512.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; upon successful training, this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future 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:
WCAT offers employees competitive benefits, learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities.

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 recruitment process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email WCATRecruit@wcat.bc.ca if you require reasonable accommodation to fully participate in recruitment 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.