OFF AS 09R - Office Assistant

Posting Title
OFF AS 09R - Office Assistant

Position Classification
Office Assistant R9

Union
GEU

Work Options

Location
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA (Primary)

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

Close Date
10/16/2024

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
Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) provides inpatient and outpatient Court-ordered and Court-related assessment and treatment services to young persons pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as other relevant federal and provincial statutes. YFPS also provides services to young persons found unfit to stand trial and those youth found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder (NCRMD), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The Role
Under direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Assistant is responsible for clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance.
Duties may include word processing memoranda, correspondence and confidential assessment and treatment reports for the Youth Court and Probation; reception; data entry; filing of client clinical records; and other related administration support duties (e.g. vacation relief and supporting special projects). This role is a great opportunity to advance your career in the administrative field.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

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

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience in word processing medico-legal documentation
• Dicta-typing experience

For questions regarding this position, please contact Erica.Moore@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
Prince George is the largest city in Northern British Columbia, and boasts a wide variety of restaurants and entertainment, including the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. Prince George is also located next to several provincial parks, which provide camping and boating amenities.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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 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: YES- A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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.

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Job Category
Administrative Services