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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.

Under direction of the Regional Office Administrator (ROA), the Office Assistant provides clerical support, reception and clinical record maintenance functions for the assigned office or clinic. Duties may include: word processing memoranda, correspondence and confidential assessment and treatment reports for the Youth Court and Probation; reception; data entry; filing of client clinical records; and other related administration support duties (e.g. vacation relief and supporting special projects).

Job Requirements:

• 1 year administrative support/secretarial experience or equivalent education and training.
• Experience/training in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheet and other standard computer based applications.
• Current certification of 50 words per minute keyboarding speed.
  

Preference may be given for:

• Prefer experience in word processing medico-legal documentation.
• Prefer dicta-typing experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Andrea.Yee@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

An eligibility list may be established.

Working for the BC Public Service:

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

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

Resume required: 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.

Online Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online 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 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.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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.

You may also be interested in our other vacancy: CLK ST 09 Office Coordinator, posted through REQ 95532.