BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Living and working in Vernon, BC offers an exceptional quality of life, combining career opportunities with a relaxed Okanagan lifestyle. Residents enjoy four distinct seasons, easy access to outdoor recreation such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking, golf, and water activities on nearby Kalamalka, Okanagan, and Swan Lakes. Vernon benefits from a strong sense of community, shorter commute times, and a lower cost of living compared to many larger BC centres, while still providing access to quality schools, healthcare, shopping, and cultural events. The region's beautiful natural surroundings, mild climate, and abundance of parks and trails make it ideal for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing people to spend less time commuting and more time enjoying family, recreation, and the outdoors.

At Vernon Community Corrections, we are proud to be part of BC Corrections, an organization dedicated to supporting positive change and enhancing community safety. Our team supervises and supports individuals serving court-imposed community supervision orders, helping them develop the skills and supports needed to make meaningful, pro-social changes in their lives. Our team includes a Local Manager, Senior Probation Officer, Office Manager, 2 Administrative staff, and 11 Probation Officers in two community corrections offices: Vernon Community Corrections and Salmon Arm Community Corrections. The Office Manager position is in the Vernon Community Corrections Office.

The Role
As the Office Manager you will work closely with the Local Manager, and Senior Probation Officer. You will contribute to a professional, efficient, and client-focused environment that supports both public safety and positive client outcomes. You will supervise administrative staff, provide financial, human resources, and front-line operational support services to the Vernon Community Corrections office and Salmon Arm Community Correction office.

Working Conditions

• Office managers work within community corrections offices and provide front counter assistance to adult clients who may have multiple health, social and/or mental health challenges. The work may involve exposure to hostile, abusive, and/or potentially violent clients, and exposure to traumatic material/images.
• Travel may be a requirement of the position. Office managers may be required to drive in government vehicles on winter roads. A valid class 5 British Columbia driver’s license is required for this position.
• Work schedules and hours of work may vary by location.
   

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation.
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 30 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Supervisory experience.
• Completion of a post-secondary certificate, program or course in office administration.
• Experience working in an office setting providing services within the Justice System (Court Services, Correctional Centre, BC Prosecution Services, Youth Justice, legal office, justice focused non-profit).
   

Willingness statements or provisos

• Willing to serve adult clients who may have multiple legal, health, social, and/or mental health needs and/or clients who have committed or alleged to have committed criminal acts including intimate partner violence or sexually motivated offences.
• A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license is required. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cindy.Field@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 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.