BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) teams, work collaboratively with families, communities, and service partners to support the mental health and well-being of children and youth across British Columbia. This unique Team Assistant role provides vital administrative and program support to multidisciplinary teams located in communities throughout the province, using virtual platforms to help ensure seamless service delivery and strong team connections.

The Role
The Team Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Child and Youth Mental Health program, providing administrative and program support to clinicians, social workers, Team Leaders, Managers, and other stakeholders within a dynamic service environment. As the first point of contact for client intake and public inquiries, this position requires strong customer service skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of the diverse needs and challenges faced by children, youth, families, and community partners accessing mental health services. This role may also provide support to other Ministry of Children and Family Development services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (such as GED).
• Minimum of six months experience working in an office setting.
• Experience typing, formatting, and editing a variety of documents and materials using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience supporting a team through virtual platforms. 

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Diploma or certificate in public administration or business administration.
• Administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social services setting.
• Experience using Ministry Child and Family Development applications, such as CRIS.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
• More than 6 months of experience working in an office setting.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Louise.Rogers@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work 1 day 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) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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.