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Posting Title OFF AS 09R – office assistant
Position Classification
Office Assistant R9
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$48,729.07 – $54,899.19 annually
Close Date
10/27/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
YFPS
Job Summary
A great opportunity to take the next step in your career
Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) is mandated to provide inpatient and outpatient Court-ordered and Court-related assessment and treatment services to young persons pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act as well as other relevant federal and provincial statutes. YFPS also provides services to young persons found unfit to stand trial and those youth found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder (NCRMD), pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada.
Services are provided through outpatient clinics and contracted service providers located throughout the province. An Inpatient Assessment Unit (IAU), located in Burnaby also provides mental health services to Youth Custody Services in BC. Regional outpatient clinics located in Burnaby, Langley, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna service the five macro regions of the North, the Interior, the Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and the South Burnaby.
Assessment and treatment services for youth may include specialized treatment services for: youth who may have committed violent or sexual offences; youth who have offended and are experiencing mental health, behavioral, drug and/or alcohol addiction problems; and youth in custody facilities who are in need of mental health services
Under direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Assistant is responsible for clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance.
Job Requirements
- 1 year of stenographic, secretarial, or administrative support experience and/or equivalent education and training
- Extensive typing experience
- Preferred dicta-typing experience
- Preferred Medical Office Assistant and/or Legal Secretarial training and experience using medical, psychiatric, psychological terminology
Willingness Statement
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet outcome timelines within a dynamic, changing environment
- May be required to work in close proximity to potentially aggressive, violent or otherwise unpredictable youth
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected] .
About This Position
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
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.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact [email protected] or 778-405-3452.
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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.
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.
Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail [email protected] , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.
Additional Information
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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, Social Services
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