The Team
The team of administrative assistants are primarily responsible for providing administrative, secretarial, and clerical support to the three Deputy Wardens and the Assistant Deputy Wardens of Staffing, Standards, Admission and Discharge, and front-line reception. The position may include rotation into other administrative Clerk 9 designated positions as and when required.
The Role
The Administrative Assistant is an excellent opportunity to support the important work of BC Corrections by providing front-line reception, administrative, and confidential clerical services within a correctional centre. As part of a collaborative administrative team, you will assist leadership staff, manage communications and correspondence, and help ensure daily operations run smoothly while contributing to the care, supervision, and rehabilitation services that support safer communities across British Columbia. The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where all employees are valued, and where reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion are reflected in how we serve employees, inmates, and the public.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary School graduation and six months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Related Experience may include:
- Minimum keyboard speed of 30 words per minute.
Preferences may be given to applicants with:
- More than six months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role.
- Completion of a post-secondary certificate, program or course in office administration.
- Experience working in an office setting providing services within the Justice System (Court Services, Correctional Centre, BC Prosecution Services, Youth Justice, legal office, justice focused non-profit).
- A valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrew.Stevens@gov.bc.ca
About this Position:
There are two (2) positions available: 1 permanent opportunity and 1 temporary opportunity.
The temporary opportunity is until May 7, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
Enhanced Security Screening 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 standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
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.
