CLK 11R - Correspondence Coordinator
Location: Victoria, BC V9B6X2 CA (Primary)
An eligibility list may be established.
Bring your strong administrative experience and superior organizational skills to this challenging position
This position is based in the Ministerial Correspondence and Research Unit (MCRU) within the Deputy Minister’s Office , but will provide services to all work units within the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST).
The MCRU is responsible for processing and coordinating all Ministry correspondence. This includes receiving, logging, writing, editing and finalizing responses on behalf of AEST staff. Correspondence is received from a variety of stakeholders including post-secondary, labour market, political and member associations and the general public.
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development of written responses to ministerial correspondence for the signature of the Minister, Deputy Minister or other senior executives of the Ministry.
The capital of British Columbia, Victoria is a beautiful city, with beautiful beaches and harbours, and a variety of provincial parks to explore. Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a bustling downtown scene and has a wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues to choose from.
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 Katie.Campbell@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:
- Secondary graduation or equivalent (GED). Preference may be given to applicants with a certificate or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Admin or English. Please Note: Proof of completed education (official transcripts or a picture of the completed diploma/certificate/degree bearing institution’s name) will be required if screened in for assessment and needs to be provided within 24 hours of asking.
- A minimum of 6 months experience proofreading and copy-editing all of the below bullet points. Preference may be given to applicants with 1 year or more experience.:
- internal communications
- business documents
- corporate correspondence for senior-level or Executive staff.
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.