BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre provides support to young people with severe and enduring mental health needs. The Administrative Team is made up of skilled administrative professionals who provide operational, clerical, and client service support across the organization. Working closely with leadership, clinical teams, and support services, the team helps coordinate daily operations and maintain effective communication within a complex and dynamic environment.

The Role
The Business Administrator leads a team of administrative professionals responsible for reception, records management, scheduling, financial and operational support, and other administrative functions. The team works closely together to support multiple programs and services within the organization while ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Maples.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma in public administration, business administration, or financial management and 1 year related experience; OR
• Certificate or coursework in public administration, business administration, or financial management and 2 years related experience; OR
• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 3 years related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience gained within the last five (5) years.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Related experience must include all of following:

• Experience in office management, budget development and administration.
• Experience in personnel management, payroll, and leave management.
• Experience providing financial and accounting functions.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Two (2) or more years of administrative experience working in a mental health and/or 24-hour care facility.
• Training or experience in using Microsoft Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual tools.
• Experience using the following: CRIS (Community and Residential Information System), TALM (Time and Leave Management), CAS (Corporate Accounting System) Oracle System.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Crystal.Lai@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to one (1) day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
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 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.