Clk St 09r

Posting Title- CLK ST 09R - Program Assistant- Position Classification- Clerk Stenographer R9- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA- Salary Range- $48,729.07 - $54,899.19 annually- Close Date- 2/27/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Plant and Animal Health Branch- Job Summary**Take the next step in your administrative career**

The Plant and Animal Health Branch supports the sustainability of animal and plant agriculture while serving to protect the well-being of the people of British Columbia through surveillance, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and the development of strategies to address identified risks. The Plant and Animal Health Branch consists of the Animal Health Centre and the Plant Health Unit.

The Program Assistant provides a variety of office administrative, secretarial, and financial support services for the branch and coordinates the day-to-day priorities of the manager, including providing liaison with ministry executive offices.

**Job Requirements**:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience providing a comprehensive range of administrative, clerical, secretarial experience and/or financial support, and/or communications support in a busy office setting.
- Experience drafting a variety of documentation including newsletters, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Experience working in a high-volume customer service environment.
- Experience using Outlook, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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

- Experience with e-approvals and CLIFF systems. Experience with ARCS/ORCS Record Management Systems.**About this Position**:
This position has full-time on-site requirements.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.

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.

**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 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