BC Public Service Looking for CLK 11R – Project Assistant at Victoria, BC Full Time

An eligibility list may be established.

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A great opportunity to take the next step in your career

Serving the Justice and Public Safety Sector (JPSS), the Corporate Management Services Branch (CMSB) strives to provide excellence in corporate services and partner in the outcomes of both the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General. CMSB provides central corporate services to all staff and branches/programs in the JPSS. The Business Planning and Priorities (BPP) division works collaboratively with both ministries to lead, manage and support a diverse group of essential services. These support services are in:

• Corporate business planning and support
• Internal Communications
• Risk and security management,
• Business continuity planning and occupational health and safety.

The Project Assistant provides project management support services throughout the project management life-cycle (i.e. initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out) in consultation with the Executive Director, project managers and client managers.

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.

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.

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For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact [email protected]. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to complete your job application, add/edit your resume and for more useful tips when applying for jobs, please refer to the Your Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to [email protected], before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

Job Requirements:
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

Post Secondary diploma or certificate in business administration or office management. Equivalent combination of related experience, education and training may be considered.

Related experience may include:
Experience working in a fast-paced office and or project management environment such as supporting multiple people/ clients/ stakeholders.

Experience proof reading, editing, scheduling, and coordinating sensitive and confidential materials such as correspondence, briefing notes and Cabinet/Treasury Board submissions utilizing common software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).

Experience coordinating services, composing, and preparing correspondence, presentations, status reports and managing the daily business of senior executive(s).

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Completed training and/or course(s) in project management program.

Experience creating and entering CLIFF logs.

Experience with government records applications (i.e. e-Approvals, ORCS and ARCS)

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. 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 (COMPREHENSIVE): YES – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.