BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

This is a restricted lateral posting open to employees who hold a Grid 15 base position

Job Overview

This position is responsible for researching ministry programs, policy, reviewing background materials, consulting ministry briefing notes and obtaining content from ministry subject matter experts to develop written responses to ministerial correspondence for the signature of the Minister, Deputy Minister, and Assistant Deputy Ministers.

There is a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment often dealing with technical terminology, including writing, reviewing, and assigning incoming correspondence.  Additionally, this position is responsible for tracking and analyzing correspondence data and creating statistical reports. This position provides writing services to facilitate the accurate and timely communication of Ministry information to internal and external audiences through a wide variety of media.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• A Degree or Diploma in a social/community services or humanities field plus a minimum of 1 year of related experience; OR
• Grade 12 plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or training and experience.

Related experience must include the following:

• Experience with preparing, proofreading, and/or copy-editing correspondence.
• Experience with managing information regarding confidential and/or sensitive content.
• Experience providing administrative support services to a diverse range of individuals, executives and organizations.
• Experience identifying issues, conducting analysis, and recommending appropriate solutions or courses of action.

Preference may be given to applicants who have one or more of the following:

• Experience drafting Minister, Deputy Minister or ADM written correspondence and documentation.
• Experience using eApproval, CLIFF, and MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sandra.Ellis@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and 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:
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.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.