OFF AS 09R – Office Assistant – Closing date extended

Posting Title
OFF AS 09R – Office Assistant – Closing date extended

Position Classification
Office Assistant R9

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA

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

Close Date
11/5/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
SIYJ – Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services

Job Summary

The Team
The Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS), Langley Outpatient Clinical team is an established, multidisciplinary group of 15 dedicated professionals, including administrative staff, psychiatric social workers, community nurses, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists. They are committed to supporting youth in the justice system, working compassionately to help adolescents overcome challenges and avoid further legal involvement through tailored support and treatment. Collaborating with the Regional Clinical Team, Youth Probation, Crown Council, Court Registries, and other local community agencies, this team brings their high level of expertise and passion to provide excellent clinical services and make a positive impact on the lives of young people and the broader community.

The Role
The Office Assistant provides detail-oriented clerical support, reception, and maintenance functions for the Forensic Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic. Through this support role you will contribute to creating safer communities in the Fraser Valley and supporting youth in building better futures. With opportunities to grow and learn about the justice system and mental health services, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact and build a career in public service.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)
• 1 year administrative support/secretarial experience or equivalent education and training may be considered.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet and other standard computer based applications.
• Current certification of 50 words per minute keyboarding speed.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience in word processing medico-legal documentation.
• Dicta-typing experience.
• Medical Office Assistant and/or Legal Secretarial training and experience using medical, psychiatric and psychological terminology.
• Experience working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Minimum one (1) year administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social services setting.
• Experience using the CARIS client records system.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Yee@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Amendment(October 29, 2024): Posting closing date extended to November 5, 2024.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
There is presently one (1) Permanent Full Time position available in Langley.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in Langley and Vancouver.
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 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, Social Services