Clk 12r

Posting Title- CLK 12R - Project Assistant- Position Classification- Clerk R12- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA
- Salary Range- $54,387.32 - $61,395.95 annually, plus $54.75 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Fort Nelson.- Close Date- 9/10/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Procurement Branch- Job Summary**The Team**
The Procurement Services - Special Projects team is a newly established, growing unit within the larger Procurement Services team and currently comprised of two Procurement Specialists. The team plays a crucial role in managing projects to procure Social Services, collaborating with various programs across the Ministry that engage external service providers for the care of children, youth, and families. This team supports large or complex projects, including Ministry transformational initiatives and those requiring long-term structural support or strategic provincial integration. As part of a highly collaborative environment, the team works closely with various program area clients, partner agencies, and colleagues from across the Finance and Corporate Services Division. The team's efforts play an important role in enabling the delivery of high-quality, community-focused services to meet the needs of children, youth and families in BC..

**The Role**
As a Project Assistant on this team, you will be integral in administering and monitoring high volumes of partner communication, managing project documentation and templates, tracking progress and reporting, and providing administrative support for assigned project components. Your responsibilities will include close collaboration with Procurement and Contract Specialists to ensure efficient project execution. Key priorities for this role include delivering excellent customer service, demonstrating strong organizational skills and attention to detail, effective work prioritization, and working collaboratively within a complex environment. Your contributions will support the Ministry's mission to provide safe, healthy, and nurturing environments for children and families across British Columbia, ensuring that procurement and contracting processes align with the Ministry’s strategic goals and enhance service delivery.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience Requirements**
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Completion of courses in project management.
- Six (6) months experience providing project management support services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Preferences may be given to applicants with:

- Two (2) years experience providing project management support services.
- Completion of courses in procurement.
- Six (6) months experience providing procurement support services.

**About this Position**:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
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**:
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.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO - **Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES - **You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
- Job Category- Administrative Services, Social Services