Address
Form of workOFF AS 09R - Administrative Assistant
Position Classification
Office Assistant R9
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$26.6826 - $30.0611 hourly
Close Date
3/7/2024
Job Type
Regular Part Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General
Ministry Branch / Division
BC Corrections/ Adult Custody
Job Summary
Take the next step in your administrative career
The Corrections Branch plays a leading role in the criminal justice system by protecting the community through offender management and control. The Branch manages community work service and supports offenders to make positive changes in behaviour and attitude.
The Administrative Assistant positions within the North Fraser Pretrial Centre are primarily responsible for providing administrative, secretarial and clerical support to the centres; Deputy Wardens of Case Management and Classification, Operations and Programs as well as the Assistant Deputy Wardens of Staffing and Standards and Communication. They also provide clerical support as directed to the ADWs of Regulations, ADWs of Programs, Control Supervisor and Shift Scheduling Officer. These positions are required to provide backfill for one another as necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- 1 year of recent (in the last 8 years) administrative support experience.
- Minimum of 40 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.
- Intermediate level of experience in MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Experience dealing with confidential matters using sound judgement, tact and diplomacy.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience working in a correctional environment or within the justice system.
- Experience in a Records Management system such as ARCS/ORCS.
- An Office Administration Certificate or equivalent.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Cindy.Kopp@gov.bc.ca .
About this Position:
This position has full time on-site requirements.
1 Regular part time position.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future part time temporary and/or permanent opportunities.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
Job Category
Administrative Services, Correctional Services
