Business Administration Assistant

The Ministry of Children and Family Development works to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to protect and care for vulnerable children and youth. The ministry supports healthy child and family development with the goal of helping every child in B.The team is responsible for the regional delivery of programs and services that promote positive outcomes for children youth and families.
The Team Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a busy social services office by providing essential clerical and administrative support. Reporting to the Office Manager and supporting Team Leads Child Protection Workers and Social Work Assistants the role requires a general understanding of the ministrys mandate and programs. The Team Assistant also serves as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for children youth and families accessing services. This opportunity is well-suited to highly organized compassionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and are motivated to contribute to meaningful work in the social services sector.
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) in an administrative role providing administrative support services to a group of staff in an office setting

One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human or social services setting
One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) experience providing customer service to members of the public in a fast-paced environment
Office or business administration or social services)
Six (6) months experience working in a computerized environment using various computer applications and data bases. (Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Outlook Lync) for word processing spread sheeting data entry email and video teleconferencing; and other database applications
Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer applications
Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience

There are currently four (4) full-time permanent positions available
This position requires on-site attendance.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)will berequired.
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 workplaceto represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis 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.
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