BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
Joining a core group of Assistant Deputy Attorney General (ADAG) Executive Support Staff, you'll be part of a close-knit team including the ADAG, Chief of Legal Strategy, Chief of Legal Operations, Deputy Supervisor, and Legal Counsel. Our collaborative group ensures efficient and effective service delivery for the Legal Services Branch.

The Role
The Office of the Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Legal Services Branch is hiring for the role of Executive Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the ADAG, Chief of Legal Strategy and Chief of Legal Operations. This position is a Temporary Appointment opportunity with an end date of March 31, 2027. This temporary appointment may be extended and/or may become permanent.

The successful applicant will arrange and coordinate meetings and events; organize travel; brief the ADAG and other stakeholders on meetings, topics, issues and background; type, format and proofread a wide variety of documents and materials; compose routine and non-routine correspondence; and develop, implement and maintain administrative systems and standards.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Certificate in a related area (office administration, legal administration or other related area) or a combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in an administrative role. 
• Experience managing a demanding calendar: determining priorities and urgent situations; scheduling and coordinating appointments, meetings and travel; and compiling meeting materials.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in a legal environment.
• Experience working in an executive office.
• Experience working with Cliff and eApprovals.
• Experience formatting and proofreading a variety of documents, including confidential correspondence, briefing notes, memos, detailed reports and presentations.
• Experience with ARCs and ORCs.
• Experience responding to Freedom of Information Requests.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite of programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Grace.McKenzie@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until March 31st, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This position is excluded from union membership.
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: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).

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.