CLK R - Team Assistant

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Posting Title

CLK 09R - Team Assistant

Position Classification

Union

GEU

Work Options

On-Site

Location

Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$54,684.22 - $61,647.97 annually

Close Date

9/10/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service ->
Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Interior East Kootenay Service Delivery Area

Job Summary

The Ministry of Children and Family Development works to strengthen the capacity of families and communities to protect and care for vulnerable children and youth. We work in a busy, ever-changing environment where teamwork, flexibility and a willingness to learn and support each other are essential.

The Team Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of a busy social services office by providing essential clerical and administrative support. Reporting to the Office Manager and supporting Team Leads, Child Protection Workers, and Social Work Assistants, the role requires a general understanding of the ministry’s mandate and programs. The Team Assistant also serves as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for children, youth, and families accessing services.

The position contributes to an inclusive and respectful workplace by providing responsive service, maintaining confidentiality and supporting positive interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.

This opportunity is well-suited to highly organized, compassionate individuals with recent, related administrative experience who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and are motivated to contribute to meaningful work in the social services sector.

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an administrative support role in an office environment

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).

• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) employment experience processing financial documents (e.g. checking invoices for accuracy, completing routine payment documents, liaising with others to resolve payment issues/problems/concerns).
• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) employment experience accurately transcribing, word processing and formatting official documents.
• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) employment experience providing reception services in a social services setting.
• One (1) or more years of recent (within the last 3 years) employment experience using Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint.
• Three (3) or more months of experience in an administrative support role in an office environment within the last six (6) months.
• Certificate or diploma in a relevant discipline (e.g. office or business administration or social services).
• Keyboarding with speed and accuracy at a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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This position has full time on-site requirements.

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

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

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

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