BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Children and Family Development promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in BC. The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a designated Mental Health facility and part of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Services are delivered on-site in Coquitlam, Prince George and Vernon and community services are provided across the province. This position will be based in Coquitlam.

The Role
The Program Assistant will have an important role to play in supporting the leadership team, working to ensure programs meet the needs of children, youth, and families. The Program Assistant will provide a variety of office administrative, secretarial, and financial support services for the Maples and will coordinate the day-to-day priorities of the leaders, including being a liaison with ministry executive offices and community partners.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent (Dogwood, GED, or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)) and 6 months related experience; OR
• Evergreen and 1 year related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience working in an office setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Diploma or certificate in public administration or business administration.
• Training or experience in using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual tools (Teams, Zoom).
• One (1) or more years of experience working in an office setting.
• Government or Executive Assistant experience.
• Experience filing medical or mental health records.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Ridding@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one 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) 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 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.