BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Service BC team helps people and businesses access a wide range of government programs and services. We work together in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, supporting our communities by providing helpful, respectful, and reliable service every day.

The Role
As a Senior Customer Service Representative, you will be a key point of contact for the public, helping customers in person, by phone, and through administrative support. In addition to delivering excellent service, you will provide day-to-day guidance to staff, help keep office operations running smoothly, and support the delivery of important government services.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (e.g.: B.C. Adult Graduation Diploma [BCAGD], General Educational Development Certificate [GED], etc.).
• Clerical/administrative education and/or training
• Experience supervising, leading teams, projects, and/or the delivery of a program.
• Experience delivering service excellence in a high volume, fast paced, rapidly changing environment through in-person, virtual technologies and telephone interactions.
• Experience providing inclusive customer service to a diverse clientele.
• Experience with conflict management/resolution and de-escalating emotionally charged situations.
• Experience in word processing/data entry and using computer applications such as MS Office and digital tools for information search and record management.

Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more of the following:

• Additional years of experience in any of the above requirements and/or preferences.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Clerical and/or administrative office experience in a public service sector environment (e.g.: municipal, provincial, federal).
• Experience providing services to clients experiencing poverty, substance use, and/or mental health concerns.
• Experience handling financial transactions from the general public (e.g.: payment processing, cash handling).

For questions regarding this position, please contact colleen.minifie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until October 1, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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.