CLK09 - Team Assistant

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

Job summary

The Team Assistant role at British Columbia Public Service Careers supports the day-to-day operations of the Tumbler Ridge Strong Child and Youth Support Centre, providing administrative and program support to CYMH Clinicians, Team Leaders, Managers and other stakeholders within a dynamic service environment.

As the first point of contact for client intake and public inquiries, this position requires strong customer service skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of the diverse needs of

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED).
• Six (6) months’ experience working in an office setting.
• Six (6) months’ experience typing, formatting, and editing a variety of documents and materials using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and program support to CYMH Clinicians, Team Leaders, Managers and other stakeholders.
• Acts as the first point of contact for client intake and public inquiries.
• Supports day-to-day operations of the TRS CYSC in a fast-paced service environment.
• Collaborates with partners to ensure timely, relationship‑based, wrap‑around supports.
• May provide support to other Ministry of Children and Family Development services.

Education

Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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Posting Title

CLK09 - Team Assistant

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Salary Range

$54,684.22 - $61,647.97 annually

Close Date

9/7/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

7/31/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Serv Delivery, Provincial Child and Youth Mental Health and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Branch

Job Summary

The Team
CFD is committed to providing coordinated, ongoing child and youth mental health services in Tumbler Ridge and other rural and remote Northern communities. Recognizing the unique needs of Tumbler Ridge and surrounding communities, after the tragedy on February 10, 2026, CFD has established dedicated local operations (providing in-person, virtual and outreach) to ensure children, youth, and families have consistent access to responsive, integrated supports.The team works collaboratively with community partners including Foundry, Northern Health Authority and School District 59 to deliver services that are timely, relationship‑based, and grounded in the needs of the community.Together, we bring positive energy, expertise, and a commitment to working creatively alongside families and community partners to deliver wrap‑around support for children, youth, and their families. We provide a welcoming and respectful environment with regular opportunities for supervision, collaboration with other agencies, and clinical discussions, empowering each team member to grow in their practice. Join us in our shared mission to foster healing and wellness in the community through grassroots, collaborative and trauma‑informed approaches.
The Role
Reporting within the Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Provincial Services Branch and the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Branch, the Team Assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Tumbler Ridge Strong Child and Youth Support Centre (TRS CYSC), providing administrative and program support to CYMH Clinicians, Team Leaders, Managers, and other stakeholders within a dynamic service environment. As the first point of contact for client intake and public inquiries, this position requires strong customer service skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of the diverse needs and challenges faced by children, youth, families, and community partners accessing mental health services.This role may also provide support to other Ministry of Children and Family Development services.
Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School graduation (Dogwood, GED).
• Six (6) months’ experience working in an office setting.
• Six (6) months’ experience typing, formatting, and editing a variety of documents and materials using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferences may be given to applicants with:

• Administrative experience working with vulnerable children and families in a human/social service or health setting.
• Experience working in a setting providing mental health services to children, youth and their families.
• Experience working in a rural/remote community.

For questions regarding this position, please [e-mail]
About this Position:
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical locations listed.
This is a temporary/auxiliary opportunity until July 31, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
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