BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Legal Services Branch (LSB) is a diverse team of approximately 550 legal, legislative and professional support staff who work collaboratively to provide practical, timely and innovative legal services to the Government of British Columbia. With expertise across a wide range of legal areas, the team supports government ministries, public agencies and other partners while fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.

The Role
As part of the Legal Services Branch, you will provide administrative and secretarial support that helps coordinate the day-to-day work of a legal group, including managing files and records, preparing documents, responding to inquiries and supporting disclosure processes. You will work with legal counsel, clients and stakeholders while helping ensure information and services are handled accurately, respectfully and consistently. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and provides accessible, professional service to those it supports.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• A minimum of 3 months of experience working in an office environment.
• Completed post-secondary education and/or coursework related to criminology or law.
• Experience working in a government setting.
• Experience supporting file management and sending and receiving external correspondence
• Experience coordinating and booking travel, hotels, and making travel arrangements in line with Government policy.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Karlene.Budwal@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or 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.
This position is excluded from union membership.

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.