BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team

The Business Risk Management Branch Business Operations Team is an established team that provides administrative and financial support within the Agriculture Sector. The Business Operations Team consists of 12 staff, including six administrative positions within the Operations Support unit, all reporting to the Manager, Operations Support. Team members work collaboratively with administrative staff, finance professionals, technical staff and management across the Branch to support day-to-day operations and deliver essential services to BC’s agriculture sector.

The Role
As a Branch Support Clerk, you will provide a range of administrative and clerical services to support the Business Risk Management Branch, with a strong focus on customer service. As a representative of the Branch, you will often be the first point of contact for producers, agriculture sector representatives and other stakeholders, providing information about the programs and guidelines administered by the Branch and Ministry. You will help ensure timely communication, respond to inquiries and maintain positive working relationships while contributing to an organized and welcoming office environment. This is an opportunity to build a career in the public sector while making a meaningful contribution to supporting BC’s agricultural producers and the programs that help manage their business risks.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years in administrative support, customer service, reception, clerical duties, or related experience.
• Minimum of 6 months experience delivering or providing direct client service.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (I.e. a Diploma or Degree in a related field and less years of direct work experience).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rebecca.smith@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical locations listed.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until Oct 1, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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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.