CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Provincial Field Services team at the Ministry of Transportation & Transit supports highway construction and rehabilitation projects across BC, including planned work and emergency response. The Administrative Assistant, Provincial Field Services, provides essential administrative, financial and operational support to help the team run smoothly and deliver its programs effectively.

This role coordinates correspondence, records, meetings, travel, financial documentation and office operations

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent and related experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Valid Class 5 BC Motor Vehicle License or equivalent.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Two years clerical/administrative support experience.
• Records management system experience.
• Experience dealing with complex schedules, and scheduling/payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate correspondence, records, meetings, travel, financial documentation and office operations.
• Support human resources, payroll and other business needs.
• Provide respectful, accessible and professional service to colleagues, government partners and the public.
• Assist with CMS Lite website updates and other administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Secondary school graduation or equivalent

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Records management system

Scheduling/payroll systems

CMS Lite

PeopleSoft CHIPS

ARCS/ORCS

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Posting Title

CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Salary Range

$54,684.22 to $61,647.97 annually

Close Date

11/12/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Min Transportation and Transit

Ministry Branch / Division

Highways, Provincial Field Services

Job Summary

The Team

The Provincial Field Services team at Ministry of Transportation & Transit supports the delivery of highway construction and rehabilitation projects across the province, including planned work and emergency response. The team brings together people with different skills and experience to help maintain and improve provincial highways, working collaboratively to support safe, reliable and effective services for the public. The team values respect, inclusion and teamwork, creating a workplace where everyone can contribute and feel supported.

The Role

As the Administrative Assistant, Provincial Field Services, you will provide essential administrative, financial and operational support to help the team run smoothly and deliver its programs effectively. You will coordinate correspondence, records, meetings, travel, financial documentation and office operations while supporting human resources, payroll and other business needs. This role is well suited to someone who is organized, adaptable and committed to providing respectful, accessible and professional service to colleagues, government partners and the public.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent AND related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Valid Class 5 BC Motor Vehicle License or equivalent.

Related experience must include all of the following:

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Two years clerical/administrative support experience.
• Records management system experience.
• Experience dealing with complex schedules, and scheduling\payment systems.

Preference may be given to those applicants with the following:

• PeopleSoft (CHIPS) for HR, pay and benefit inquiries and training administration.
• ARCS/ORCS records management system experience.
• Time and Leave Administration, experience dealing with complex schedules.
• Experience editing and maintaining websites using CMS Lite.

Willingness Statements:

• You must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province of BC.

About this Position:

This position requires full-time, in-person work at one of the physical locations listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

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Join the BC Public Service, a Canada’s Top 100 Employers award winner that offers diverse career opportunities in more than 200 occupations across 280 communities throughout British Columbia. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful work that supports your professional growth. Build your career in beautiful British Columbia.

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