CLK 09R – Program Assistant

Posting Title
CLK 09R – Program Assistant

Position Classification
Clerk R9

Union
GEU

Work Options

Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$50,190.86 – $56,546.21 annually

Close Date
10/21/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Health

Ministry Branch / Division
Health

Job Summary

The Ministry of Health has overall responsibility for ensuring that health services meet the needs of all in B.C., through accessible services no matter where you are in the province, and to support timely, high-quality, appropriate, equitable, and cost-effective service delivery.

The Program Assistant role provides a variety of office administrative, secretarial and financial support services for the branch and coordinate the day-to-day priorities of the manager, including providing liaison with ministry executive offices.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and 6 months related experience; OR
• Evergreen and 1-year related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience working in an office setting.
• Typing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of documents using Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) or similar programs.
• Experience providing administrative support services for a group of staff.

Preference may be given to applicant with experience in any of the following areas:

• Additional years of related experience
• Responding to general inquiries in person, via email and phone calls
• Scheduling events such as meetings, appointments, making travel arrangements
• Processing financial transactions
• Experience in records management
• Self-identify as Indigenous (e.g., First Nations, Métis or Inuit)

For questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle.Ranta@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
This posting is to establish an eligibility list for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
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 Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

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. 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.

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.

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Job Category
Administrative Services

Additional Information