Executive Administrative Assistant to CFO

Executive Administrative Assistant to Chief Financial Officer
Clerk R12

About the BCLDB:

The BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) is one of two branches of government that provide oversight for the beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis industries in the province. The LDB is responsible for the wholesale distribution of liquor and cannabis and operates the retail brands BCLIQUOR and BC Cannabis Stores.

The LDB is committed to government's goals of making life better for people in B.C., improving services, and ensuring a sustainable province for future generations. The revenue generated by the LDB helps fund essential public services like health care, education, and community programming. Learn more on the LDB careers page.

Finance is separated into five work groups (Finance Corporate, Finance Wholesale, Regulatory and Compliance, Finance Retail, and Shared Services) and provides financial services to all LDB departments. The Finance division provides financial reporting, advisory services, budgeting, capital asset reporting, and financial transactional processing (banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable). Finance is responsible for the LDB's enterprise risk management program and oversees regulatory compliance for BC liquor manufacturers/warehouses.

About this role:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the position is the initial contact to the public, staff at all levels, and others with whom the Executive Director or senior staff may have contact with. The position provides coordination and direct support for the department's staff administration and all other administrative support activities throughout the department. This position is the key focal point of departmental activity, therefore must maintain an efficient flow of information between the Executive Director's Office, Department Managers, and staff.

The LDB's leadership team strives for excellence as it acts to drive profitable growth and achieve business objectives. The organization's operating environment is characterized by considerable challenges, including competitive factors, changes to the regulatory regime and new technologies that impact business operations. Positions throughout the organization play a role in addressing these challenges and contributing to the achievement of corporate objectives. The work environment is fast paced, and attention to detail is of critical importance.

A criminal record check is required.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job description, also located in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

An eligibility list for permanent or temporary future opportunities may be established.

Position requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent certificate and a minimum of 2 years of *recent related administrative experience in a high-volume office environment.

*Recent related administrative experience must have occurred within the last 5 years and must include the following:

• Experience preparing spreadsheets and databases, and using standard computer applications (i.e., MS Outlook and MS Office).
• General administrative duties, e.g., correspondence/mail activities, replying to enquires from internal and external clients, organizing meetings and/or events.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience providing administrative support to an executive level and supporting multiple department directors, by providing financial services, including reconciling transactions, reviewing financial reports, preparing accruals, etc.

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in a related area (business administration, administrative assistance).
• Experience and high proficiency preparing PowerPoint presentations and co-hosting presentations assigned.
• Experience dealing with confidential and sensitive matters using sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.

Application instructions:

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined in the position requirements section above. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies as outlined in the attached Job Description. Applicants must meet the requirements as described below to be considered:

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• 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.

For specific position-related enquiries, please contact Elaine Morrow, A/HR Advisor, Talent & Compensation at elaine.morrow@bcldb.com.

Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted. For more information about how to create or update your profile, please refer to the attached Application Instructions or refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca before the stated closing time, and they will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:00pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

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.

This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements, such as a hybrid work combination of in-office and work-from-home, following the guidelines established for flexible workplaces.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, great learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development options. For more information, visit What the BC Public Service Offers.