Job Description

Posting Title
CLK 09R - Client Service Worker
Position Classification
Clerk R9
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$50,190.86 - $56,546.21 annually
Close Date
9/9/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Social Dev & Poverty Reduction
Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery Division
Job Summary

The Team

Client Service Workers (CSWs) play a valuable role in the Service Delivery Division's service to British Columbians seeking income and disability assistance. Working closely with other CSWs and Employment and Assistance Workers, CSW's provide important administrative and client service support, working comfortably in numerous computer programs on a wide range of tasks in a diverse and busy client service environment.

The Role

The Client Service Worker is primarily responsible for responding to public inquiries relating to income and disability services, and providing administrative support to their work unit. CSWs in Nelson work in the Community Services Branch delivering in-office service to Ministry clients.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Secondary school graduation or equivalent (i.e GED) Experience delivering a high standard of client service in a high volume environment (in-person, via virtual technologies or over the telephone). Experience working with various computer applications including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel. Experience providing services to clients experiencing poverty issues, substance use, or mental health issues.

Willingness Statements

Must be willing and able to display resilience in the face of adversity and demonstrate empathy interacting with citizens. Must be willing and able to use de-escalation techniques to manage some situations.

For questions regarding this position, please contact sdsi.opssupport.hiring@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

This position has full time on-site requirements.

This position is based out of Nelson.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary/permanent vacancies in Nelson.

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

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

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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How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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: YES

- You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. 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 how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.


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Job Category
Administrative Services, Social Services