Job Description

Posting Title
CLK ST 09R - Office Coordinator
Position Classification
Clerk Stenographer R9
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$50,190.86 - $56,546.21 annually
Close Date
10/9/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
9/22/2026
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Youth Justice Services, Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services
Job Summary

The Team

Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) provides court-ordered mental health assessments and treatment for young people under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other laws. This includes youth found unfit to stand trial or not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder. Services are offered through outpatient clinics and contracted providers across B.C., with an inpatient unit in Burnaby that also supports Youth Custody Services. Clinics are located in Burnaby, Langley, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops, and Kelowna, serving all major regions of the province. Support duties may vary by clinic.

The Role

The Office Coordinator plays a key administrative role within the Youth Forensic Psychiatric Services (YFPS) outpatient clinic in Burnaby, providing essential support to the clinic manager and multidisciplinary team. This position is ideal for an experienced stenographer with a proven ability to accurately and efficiently transcribe, word-process, and format a range of medical and legal documents. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and bring a high level of professionalism to their work. Experience in a human or social services setting--particularly working with vulnerable youth--is a strong asset.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent (GED). Minimum (3) three years of recent (within the last 5 years) of experience providing administrative and financial support services to a group of staff in an office environment
Current certification of 50+ words per minute keyboarding speed.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

Experience word processing and formatting medical documentation with speed and accuracy. Experience word processing and formatting legal or court-related documents with speed and accuracy. Minimum (6) months experience providing reception services to vulnerable children, youth and families in a human or social services setting. Experience processing financial documents (e.g. checking invoices for accuracy, completing routine payment documents, liaising with others to resolve payment issues/problems/concerns). Diploma in business or office administration. Certificate in business or office administration. Applicants who self-identify as having an Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Belinda.Mclaughlin@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position

This is a temporary opportunity ending in 09/22/2026

This temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent

This position requires on-site attendance

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or part-time 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.

Working for the BC Public Service:

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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.



The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Metis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet 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 - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.



Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.



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Job Category
Administrative Services, Court and Judicial Services, Social Services