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The Team

At the Interior Region Office, Services to Adults team, you'll be joining an established and tight-knit group of over 20 dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults across BC. Our team is known for being hard-working, friendly, and always ready to support one another. You'll collaborate closely with Financial Analysts, Case Managers, and Regional Consultants in a welcoming environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.

The Role

In this Administrative Assistant role, you'll play a key part in supporting both the team and the clients by helping respond to day-to-day needs, as outlined in the job profile. Your work will directly impact some of the most vulnerable adults in the Interior Region, helping them navigate legal, financial, and healthcare challenges. If you're looking for meaningful, rewarding work in a supportive and inclusive environment, this is an opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED)
• Experience providing customer or client service, carrying out legal, administrative and/or financial duties and responding to client needs in a professional manner in an office setting.
• Preference may be given to candidates with 1 or more years of experience.
• Experience/training working with Microsoft office products and data entry.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working directly or in person with vulnerable populations (e.g. vulnerable adults, persons with disabilities, children, heirs and beneficiaries and individuals with language, behavioural and/or cognitive barriers).
• Completed Office Administration courses.
• Applicants who self‐identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

For questions regarding this position, please contact 

About this Position:

2 positions available.

There is one (1) part time (0. 6 FTE) permanent position.

There is one (1) full time temporary opportunity until February 5, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent full time and/or part time vacancies.

Located in the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is known for its spectacular selection of wineries. On the shores of Okanagan Lake, Kelowna also has easy access to swimming, paddling, windsurfing and fishing. Big White, the ski mountain in Kelowna, provides skiing and snowboarding adventure.

Enhanced Security Screening 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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is 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.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:

Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.