CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant – Closing date extended

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Oliver; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

The Office Assistant provides confidential administrative, clerical and front-line reception support to the correctional centre, helping staff, visitors and internal departments receive timely and professional service. Working in a fast-paced team environment, this role supports the daily operations of the centre through a variety of administrative duties and may rotate into other administrative positions as needed.

The position requires full-time, in-person work at the Oliver location.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of recent (in the last 5 years) administrative support experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard business software.
• Experience dealing with confidential matters using sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Minimum of 50 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative, clerical and front-line reception support to the correctional centre, helping staff, visitors and internal departments receive timely and professional service.
• Work in a fast-paced team environment, supporting daily operations of the centre through a variety of administrative duties.
• May rotate into other administrative positions as needed to meet changing priorities and deadlines.

Job description

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Posting Title

CLK 09R - Administrative Assistant – Closing date extended

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Oliver, BC V0H 1T2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$53,247.48 to $59,989.74 annually

Close Date

9/17/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Public Safety & Sol General

Ministry Branch / Division

Corrections/Adult Custody

Job Summary

The Team Our Administrative Services team is a close-knit team of six who provide administrative support across the correctional centre. We work in a busy, ever-changing environment where teamwork, flexibility and a willingness to learn and support each other are essential.

The Role The Office Assistant provides confidential administrative, clerical and front-line reception support to the correctional centre, helping staff, visitors and internal departments receive timely and professional service. Working in a fast-paced team environment, this role supports the daily operations of the centre through a variety of administrative duties and may rotate into other administrative positions as needed. The position contributes to an inclusive and respectful workplace by providing responsive service, maintaining confidentiality and supporting positive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (e.g. GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of recent (in the last 5 years) administrative support experience.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other standard business software.
• Experience dealing with confidential matters using sound judgement, tact, and diplomacy.
• Minimum of 50 words per minute (WPM) in keyboarding.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience providing direct administrative support to senior staff and/or management.
• Experience organizing and independently managing one’s own workload taking into consideration changing priorities, tight deadlines, volumes of work and available resources.
• Experience in the mentoring or training of staff.
• Experience working in a correctional environment or within the justice system.

For questions regarding this position, please [e-mail] .

About this Position:

Amendment September 2: Posting closing date extended to September 17.

This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

Oliver is known as the “Wine Capital of Canada” and is situated amongst many vineyards and fruit orchards in the South Okanagan Valley , one of the most beautiful regions in British Columbia. With its river, small lake, mountains, dry antelope brush and sage grasslands, the area provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation such as bird watching, water activities, hiking, mountain biking, golf and winter activities. Oliver also has a wealth of restaurants, wineries, and craft beer brew pubs to explore.

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Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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