Clk 09r

Posting Title- CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant- Position Classification- Clerk R9- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $48,729.07 - $54,899.19 annually- Close Date- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Ministry of Forests- Ministry Branch / Division- BCTS Provincial Operations- Job Summary**An excellent opportunity to provide high level administrative support**

BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is a unique program of the Ministry of Forests (MOF). Working collaboratively with regional and district operations, BCTS plans, develops, and auctions a substantial portion of the province’s annual available timber volume. BCTS operates as a for profit entity within a government organization. Its goal is to provide credible representative price and cost benchmark data for the Market Pricing System through auctions of timber harvested from British Columbia’s public land. BCTS operations are guided by three overarching principles, forest sector safety, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and sustainable forest management.

A career path in BC Timber Sales offers exceptional opportunities to develop new solutions to complex problems, and to learn and grow personally and professionally. Existing and future BCTS employees have the opportunity to impact public and private forests, communities, the economy and the lives of British Columbians in positive and unique ways.

To find out more about our program check out the BCTS website.

The Administrative Assistant provides support to BC Timber Sales headquarters management and staff, coordinates office administration functions, provides administrative support related to the BCTS procurement training program, provides a variety of office administrative, secretarial and financial support services, and coordinates the day-to-day priorities of the Director.

Explore the opportunities and value working with our team can offer you: Why Work for the Ministry of Forests.

**Job Requirements**:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- A minimum of one (1) year administrative, or secretarial experience.
- Experience providing administrative services to a senior manager and other managers, working in a confidential capacity, managing a calendar, making travel arrangements, booking meetings and appointments, and compiling files, correspondence and resource material.
- Experience using business English in formatting and proofreading a variety of documents and materials using desktop tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Experience using manual and electronic filing systems, preparing and managing files and documents.

Preference may be given to applicants with any of the following:

- A minimum of two (2) years of administrative, or secretarial experience.
- Experience or training with ARCS/ORCS and TRIM or EDRMS.
- Training or experience in basic accounting or bookkeeping such as: monitoring expenditures, coding and processing business expense forms and invoices, reconciling purchase card expenditures; checks accuracy and completeness of financial documentation.
- Completion of training in contract and procurement management.
- Experience in contract administration in a public sector environment.

**About this Position**:
This position is located in Victoria.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future similar vacancies.

**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.

With over 200 different occupations available in 280 communities across the province, we offer exciting opportunities for your career. Come be a part of the BC Public Service, a Top 100 Employer that embraces diversity, health and career growth. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**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.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Administrative Services