CLK ST 09R - Program Administrative Support Clerk - Jobs in Penticton, BC

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Administrative ClerkClerk Stenographer R9Although this position has onsite office-based requirements, it can temporarily be performed virtually due to the current extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19. This will remain in place until physical distancing advisories are lifted.Due to present physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19, the recruitment process for this competition will take place virtually.An eligibility list may be established.Do you thrive in a high volume environment Do you enjoy serving a diversified public Can you change priorities on a dimeBC Parks and Protected Areas (PPA) are responsible for the effective management of the natural, cultural and recreational values in the Province’s protected lands system. BC Parks delivers on three primary functions; protected area land and resource planning, administration and management; serving as the regulator for all matters pertaining to protected areas; and providing and administering recreation opportunities and associated services.The Province’s protected areas contain many of the best representative elements and special features of British Columbia's natural and cultural heritage. BC Parks is committed to serving British Columbians and their visitors by protecting and managing for future generations, a wide variety of outstanding park and protected lands and providing province-wide opportunities for a diversity of high quality and safe outdoor recreation. Inherent in this mandate is the requirement to maintain a balance between PPA goals for protecting natural environments and providing outdoor recreation opportunities.This position provides administrative and secretarial support services to managers, section heads, and program staff. Working under time and work volume pressures, the Program Administrative Support Clerk readjusts priorities to maintain the flow of information while ensuring deadlines are met. In this role, you will be frequently required to prepare correspondence, reports and other material containing highly sensitive and confidential information and responds on own initiative to general routine matters.Penticton is nestled between Okanagan and Skaha lakes, the beaches feature nearly 15 acres of premium, sandy beach and swimming areas. Penticton enjoys long, hot summers, dry winters and more than 2,000 hours of sunshine each year. Located in the southern Okanagan Valley of British Columbia and easily accessed by major highways and airports.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.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 advice and guidance on applying and/or preparing for an interview for this opportunity, we invite applicants to connect with the Indigenous Applicant Advisor Amanda by email: IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or by phone: 778-698-1336.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Dianne.Egan@gov.bc.ca. 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 BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, 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:Education and ExperienceHigh School graduate or equivalent (for example GED).Combination of 3 years of recent (within the last 7 years) secretarial/stenographic/administrative support experience, education and/or training.Recent experience/training (within the last 7 years) in word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and other standard computer applications including the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).Preference may be given to applicants with the following:Recent experience (within the last 7 years) providing administrative services within a diverse workload environment with changing priorities.Recent experience (within the last 7 years) working with the public providing information on a variety of programs.Recent experience (within the last 7 years) managing and organizing paper and electronic files.Recent experience (within the last 7 years) working with records management systems, electronic and/or physical files including EDRMS, and ARCS/ORCS.Willingness Statement:Travel if 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 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.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.