BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Role
This position will be providing reception and office support to the Burnaby outpatient branch of Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services. Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services provides court-ordered mental health assessments and treatment for young people under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other laws. Services are offered through outpatient clinics across BC, as well as an inpatient unit located in Burnaby that also supports Youth Custody Services. Under the direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Assistant provides reception, clerical support, and other functions for the clinic. Duties include reception, data entry, word processing, filing of confidential clinical records, correspondence, and other related administration duties such as vacation relief and supporting special projects.

The Team
This position will be working among a team of five administrative professionals to support a larger multidisciplinary clinical team in an environment where teamwork and attention to detail are paramount. This is a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same and where the ability to be flexible and organized will serve the right candidate well.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
 

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 1 year administrative support or secretarial experience.
• 1 year experience or training in stenographic, secretarial, or administrative support.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite. This includes Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
• Experience typing high volumes of information in a workplace setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
 

• Medical Office Assistant or Legal Secretary training
• Experience word processing medico-legal documentation
• Dicta-typing experience
• Experience using medical, psychiatric, or psychological terminology
• Experience working with explicit or graphic client reports and documents

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jennifer.Stewart@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until December 30, 2026. This position may be extended or become permanent.
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) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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.