The Team:
The CFD Salmon Arm Administrative Team is an established, collaborative group of five professionals—including 1 Office Manager, and 4 Team Assistant—who work closely together in a shared office space to support both the public and internal teams. They partner with Resource Workers, Child Protection Workers, Clinicians, Youth Probation Officers, Team Leaders, and the Director of Operations, playing a vital role in ensuring the office runs smoothly and that vulnerable children, youth, and families are welcomed and connected to the right services. Known for their strong sense of teamwork, they foster a positive and caring environment, consistently supporting each other by sharing workloads and prioritizing both emotional and physical well-being.
The Role:
The Team Assistant provides essential administrative support to the East Kootenay team, supports fleet coordination with the Office Manager, and acts as a key front-line contact—helping families access the right programs and services in a timely and welcoming manner. This dynamic role offers a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment, making it ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Candidates will be inspired by the meaningful impact of connecting individuals and families to services and will appreciate joining a supportive, friendly team that takes pride in their work and enjoys working together.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Certificate or coursework and six (6) months related experience; OR
- Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED) and six (6) months related experience; OR
- Evergreen and one (1) year related experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related Experience may include
- Six (6) months experience working in a computerized environment using various computer applications and data bases. (For example: Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel, Outlook) for word processing, spread sheeting, data entry, email and video teleconferencing; and case management or other database applications.
- Experience providing quality customer or client service, carrying out duties and responding to client needs in a professional manner.
- Experience working independently and as a team member with a multi-disciplinary environment and with other professional staff, client, and service providers.
Preferences
- Preference may be given to applicants with administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social services setting.
- Preference may be given to applicants with experience using MCFD applications: Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer applications.
- Consideration may be given for completion of an Administrative Business Skills course or program as experience equivalency.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Tracey.Painter@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
There is currently one (1) "As and When Required" auxiliary position available in Salmon Arm. Please note: There is no guaranteed number of hours.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
This position is also available for one (1) Permanent opportunity under Requisition 124340. (For Internal only)
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies for Salmon Arm and Revelstoke.
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:
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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.
