Province of British Columbia·Coquitlam, British Columbia
Support the daily operations of the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre.
Provide primary administrative support to designated program areas.
Create and maintain client health records.
Manage confidential filing systems.
Administer petty cash.
Provide front desk and reception coverage.
Support operational and administrative functions across the organization.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective service delivery
Posting Title CLK 09R - Program Assistant Position Classification Clerk R9 Union GEU Work Options Location Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)
$54,684.22 - $61,647.97 annually Close Date 8/26/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division MATC Job Summary The Team The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a program of Provincial Services Division of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. The Maples is a designated provincial mental health facility providing on-site, community, outreach and ancillary services to collaboratively support young people, families and communities. The Maples provides services for young people aged 7 – 17 struggling with severe and enduring mental health challenges as well as young people found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of a Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or Unfit to Stand Trial under the Criminal Code of Canada & Youth Criminal Justice Act. Additional services include community consultation service, training/capacity building opportunities and ongoing sharing of current literature. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging young people through a closer to home focus. The Role Reporting directly to the Business Administrator, the Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre. Working collaboratively as part of a team of 12 administrative professionals, each Program Assistant is assigned designated program areas where they serve as the primary administrative support and develop specialized knowledge of the unique operational needs of those teams. This allows them to build strong working relationships and become a trusted resource for staff while ensuring consistent, high-quality administrative support. The Program Assistant is responsible for creating and maintaining client health records, managing confidential filing systems, administering petty cash, providing front desk and reception coverage, and supporting a variety of operational and administrative functions across the organization. The role requires flexibility, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to help ensure the effective delivery of services to children, youth, and families.
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High school diploma or equivalent (Dogwood, GED or Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC)). Experience working in an office setting.
diploma/certificate in public administration or business administration.
training or experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual tools (Teams, Zoom).
one or more years of experience working in an office setting.
government or executive assistant experience.
experience filing medical or mental health records. Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) required. Employees must be located in BC at the time of employment
Market context
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.