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Posting Title- LVL - Sessional Officer- Position Classification- ABC Access- Union- N/A- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $24.38- $30.

47 hourly + 8% vacation pay- Close Date- 3/23/2023- Job Type- If and As When Needed- Temporary End Date- 9/30/2023- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector- Ministry Branch / Division- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia- Job Summary
Sessional Officer

Competition:
LA2223101

Department:
Sergeant-at-Arms

Position Type:
Auxiliary As-and-When Required (September 30, 2023)

Salary Range:
$24.38- $30.47 hourly + 8% vacation pay

Close Date:
March 23, 2023

***Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.

The Sergeant-at-Arms department is seeking three attentive, diplomatic, and customer service-oriented individuals for the auxiliary as-and-when required position of Sessional Officer.

Reporting to the Gallery, Chamber, Corridor, or Security Scanning Supervisor, the Sessional Officers facilitate and control access of MLAs and others who have legitimate access to the Chamber, galleries, corridors, and/or committee rooms, and provide security-related duties during House sittings, committee meetings and support the security screening process for all members of the public who enter the Parliament Building.

They prepare the Chamber, galleries, corridors and associated rooms and facilities for use and secure them afterwards.

The position must be cognizant of the high profile of the Legislature and ensure all undertaken issues are handled with tact and discretion and follow protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have:

• Completed grade 12 or an equivalent combination of training and experience, and a minimum of one years' experience in an administrative environment.
• Experience in communicating effectively and interacting in a tactful, professional, and courteous manner with various office staff and the public.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.

WHAT WE OFFER
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Career development

• We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.

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Community, engagement and recognition

• We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions.

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Extended health benefits

• We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and longterm disability benefits.

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Flexible work options

• We offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater worklife balance.

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Health and wellness

• We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an inhouse fitness room, secure bike storage and a reducedcost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.

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Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
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Retirement benefits

• We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.

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Vacation benefits

• We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Note:

All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada.

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to accept a permanent job offer.

If you have a valid temporary work permit, you may be eligible for temporary (auxiliary) work, but only until your work permit expires or is renewed.

The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Resources

Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

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