CLK 12R - Administrative Assistant to Director

Posting Title
CLK 12R - Administrative Assistant to Director

Position Classification
Clerk R12

Union
GEU

Work Options

Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$54,387.32 - $61,395.95 per annum

Close Date
11/18/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division
BC Liquor Distribution Branch

Job Summary

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis, and operates the retails brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Corporate Operations at the BCLDB includes our Corporate Loss Prevention, Real Estate departments and Corporate Audit. Construction and Facilities department manages all activities related to the construction, renovation, and facilities management of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centres, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Leasing department manages all activities related to leasing of all new and existing LDB facilities, included head office, distribution centres, and all BC Liquor and BC Cannabis retail locations. The Corporate Loss Prevention department ensures the security of all BCLDB assets through physical security management as well as an investigative team.

About this role:

Reporting to the Director, the position is the initial contact to the public, staff at all levels, and others with whom the Director or senior staff may have contact. The position provides coordination and direct support for the department's staff administration and all other administrative support activities throughout the department. This position is the key focal point of departmental activity, therefore must maintain an efficient flow of information between the Director's Office, Executive Director's Office, Department Managers and staff.

A criminal record check is required.

The successful candidate will be required to work on-site, Monday to Friday during the initial training period.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

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

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of 1 year of recent related senior administrative support experience*

*Recent, related senior administrative support experience is defined as occurring in the last five (5) years, and must include:

• Experience with calendar and travel management and organization for a fast-paced office.

• Experience in coordinating services, composing and preparing correspondence and managing the daily business of senior executives.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience providing administrative support to an executive level and supporting multiple department directors, including providing financial services, e.g., processing expenses, handling payments, invoices or receipts, reconciling transactions, etc.
• Experience preparing spreadsheets and databases, and using standard computer applications (i.e., MS Outlook and MS Office).

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive matters using sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Proficiency in professional correspondence and report writing.
• A degree, diploma, or certificate in business administration, administrative assistance or related field.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. 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 Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Jennifer Robinson, HR Advisor at jennifer.robinson@bcldb.com .

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

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

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 IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers .

Job Category
Administrative Services

Additional Information