Your skills, confidence and initiative will be valued in this challenging role

The Ministry of Forests delivers holistic resource management services for British Columbians. Within the Ministry, the Integrated Resource Operations Division (IROD) has a dynamic role, in that the Branches within the Division regularly connect with every part of the broader natural resource sector, which includes a healthy balance of economic development and environmental stewardship aspects.

IROD’s Compliance and Enforcement Branch (CEB) delivers a full range of compliance and enforcement activities, including education, promotion and compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting major environmental investigations. The CEB supports the management and delivery of compliance and enforcement activities in a manner that is timely, appropriate and consistent with the mandate of the Ministry.

The Branch Coordinator is responsible for coordinating branch office administration functions and communication and engagement for field staff across the province. Responsibilities include time and leave management, budget and human resources administration, records and correspondence management, event coordination, meeting support, travel booking and project management support services including project monitoring and reporting.

This role requires sound judgement and excellent organizational abilities. If you are a motivated, results oriented administrative professional wanting to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

A career with the Ministry of Forests offers an exceptional opportunity to undertake a variety of challenging and rewarding roles, while supporting a healthy work/life balance. 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 (GED).
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing administrative and financial support services for a group of staff.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience with financial transactions/activities (e.g. accounts payable, purchasing, petty cash reconciliation, etc.).
• Experience with keyboarding, word processing, spread-sheeting, databases and other applications (internet, etc.).
• Experience with standard computer applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preference may be given to those with one or more of the following:

• Experience with records management.
• Experience with coordination and organization of meetings and events.
• Experience providing project management support services.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Perry.Temoin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until September 13, 2024; this may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Forests’ office. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days per week subject to an approved Telework Agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

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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 - A resume is required as part of your application; however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

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.

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 BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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 Time on the closing date of the competition.