BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Estate and Personal Trust Services administers estates of deceased and missing persons according to law in the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC’s various capacities such as Administrator. In this division, the focus of the work is on support services for 22 division staff, with an emphasis on document handling and facilitating meeting legal and technical requirements.

There are 6 administrative assistants in the division who report to the administrative team leader to support the important work of the team while providing general advice and service to clients, family members, stakeholders and the general public as required.

The Role
To provide a wide range of administrative support services to the branch including receiving, reviewing and validating incoming submissions, composing correspondence and other written materials, researching and summarizing client file information, opening and distributing mail and providing general advice and service to clients, family members, stakeholders and the general public.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)
• Experience providing customer or client service, carrying out legal, administrative and/or financial duties and responding to client needs in a professional manner in an office setting.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with 1 or more years of experience.
• Experience/training working with Microsoft office products.
• Experience with data entry.

Preference statements

• Experience working directly or in person with vulnerable populations (e.g. vulnerable adults, persons with disabilities, children, heirs and beneficiaries and individuals with language, behavioural and/or cognitive barriers)
• Completed Office Administration courses
• Applicants who self‐identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

For questions regarding this position, please contact tglass@trustee.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until October 30, 2026. This position may be extended.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future short-term auxiliary vacancies, which may be extended.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and 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.