The Team
Penticton Community Corrections is an established, mid-sized team based in the heart of the South Okanagan, servicing the local community in person and supporting other areas of the province through virtual services. You will work alongside a supportive and professional group – including Local Manager, Senior Probation Officer, Probation Officers, and Office Manager – while collaborating with partners in like Courts, RCMP, and community agencies to help keep communities safe and support clients. We value respect, inclusion, and diverse perspectives, and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in which all team members can contribute and grow.
The Role
Under the direction of an Office Manager of a community corrections office, this position provides confidential office support services, frontline reception services, data entry for electronic systems, maintains files and electronic records and provides financial support services. A portion of this position, 25% of the time, will provide virtual services to other offices in the Interior/Fraser Region.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent AND six months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- More than six months of related experience working in a clerical, secretarial, receptionist or administrative support role;
- Completion of a post-secondary certificate, program or course in office administration;
- Experience working in an office setting providing services within the Justice System (Court Services, Correctional Centre, BC Prosecution Services, Youth Justice, legal office, justice focused non-profit).
Other Requirements:
- Minimum keyboard speed of 30 words per minute.
- Valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license without restrictions or an equivalent Canadian driver’s license. A valid BC Class 7 may be considered.
Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of knowledge, skills and abilities and willingness/proviso(s).
For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
About this Position:
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Review Act Check and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
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.
How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: 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.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
