BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Role
The Program Assistant provides vital administrative, secretarial, and financial support to teams within Headquarters, ensuring the smooth operation of daily priorities. In this role, you will coordinate schedules, manage tasks, and liaise with ministry executive offices. We are looking for someone who is highly organized, adaptable to changing priorities, and values inclusivity in the workplace, contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Team
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) contributes to the protection of society by conducting independent, effective and fair prosecutions and appeals and by striving to develop the most effective methods to administer criminal justice in the province. The BCPS is divided into five regions – North, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver, and Vancouver Island-Powell River. Criminal Appeals and Special Prosecutions (CASP) and BCPS Headquarters (HQ) are primarily located in Vancouver and Victoria.

BCPS Headquarters is responsible for business operations, policy development, correspondence, freedom of information requests and support for the Head of the BC Prosecution Service. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, helping everyone contribute to a fair and effective justice system.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• A minimum of one (1) year (preferred two (2) years) recent (within the last five (5) years) administrative experience.
• Administrative experience must include at least four (4) of the following:
  • Office experience working in a confidential capacity, including maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive information and materials;
  • Experience managing calendars, scheduling meetings and travel arrangements, including logistics, facilities and catering;
  • Experience typing, drafting, formatting, proofreading and editing a variety of documents, including memos, briefing materials, reports and presentations;
  • Experience developing and maintaining administrative systems, procedures and standards including executive correspondence, templates and records management;
  • Experience in word processing and other computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, Internet and mail tracking systems.

Preference may be given to candidates:

• Who have completed business administration courses or with a certificate in office administration or equivalent.  
• With experience working in the justice sector.

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

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until May 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to three (3) days 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.

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.