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Administrative Assistant

Squamish, BC
CA$24/hour
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Casual dress code
Staff events
On-site parking

About the role

Location: Squamish Position posted on: May 12, 2026

Nature of position: Casual Start date: As soon as possible

Work Hours: Casual, on-call; office hours are Mon-Fri Compensation: $24.43/hr

8:30am-4:30pm, Sat 8:30am-12:30pm

ABOUT SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is a leading social service provider

in BC’s Sea to Sky Corridor. We operate within a large geographical area - from Mount

Currie to Britannia Beach. We offer 41 programs and services that support and enhance the

lives of residents through all ages and stages of life. We help create healthy, connected

and diverse communities where everyone can grow, develop and lead meaningful lives.

SSCS is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all applicable

laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, sex, creed, religion, marital status, age,

national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual

orientation, political belief, status as a veteran, or any other consideration made unlawful by

provincial, federal, or local laws.

The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of secretarial, reception and clerical

assistance in an office; prepares correspondence, reports, and other documents; maintains

a variety of financial and other records, files and related filing systems.

Qualifications:

  1. Grade 12, plus related post secondary courses in secretarial training or office

procedures

  1. One (1) year recent related experience.

  2. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Job skills and abilities:

  1. Comprehensive and demonstrated working knowledge of computer hardware

(including scanners) and software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft

Office (Publisher, Word, Excel, Power Point) and a working knowledge of database

applications.

  1. Demonstrated skills in accounting procedures, secretarial and clerical duties and

good organizational skills.

  1. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  2. Excellent inter-personal skills.

  3. Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of staff, volunteers, professionals and other

members of the community.

  1. Ability to prioritize assignments, multi-task and to meet deadlines in an extremely busy

office environment with constant interruptions.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provides word processing, data input and typing support such as correspondence,

meeting minutes, forms, client information, updates databases and sends reports as

required; drafts routine correspondence such as thank you letters, client appointment

letters and internal memoranda.

  1. Prepares updates and prints program brochures using a software package. Ensures

supplies of up-to-date handouts and resource materials are available.

  1. Arranges meetings, schedules appointments and makes travel arrangements; books

rooms for meetings. Prepares agendas and takes minutes at meetings as required.

  1. Answers telephone and in-person inquiries; routes to appropriate staff members if

required. Sorts and distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail; operates

and troubleshoots a variety of office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers,

facsimile equipment.

  1. Assists in training staff on use of voice mail and e-mail systems and the agency

computer network.

  1. Assists the Finance Department in doing various accounting functions such as

recording incoming money, issuing receipts, and bank deposits.

  1. Performs other support duties related to program areas such as providing information

to clients or visitors, assisting with intake /registration and client tracking and checking

program requirement documentation for accuracy and completeness as required;

compiles data and produces reports and statistics as required

  1. Assists in maintaining and updating the organization’s files and filing systems.

  2. Orders office and janitorial supplies; negotiates purchase price as required.

  3. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

  1. Criminal Record Search.

  2. Signed Confidentiality form.

  3. Approved reference check.

Benefits and Perks: Casual dress, staff events, on-site parking, paid sick days, Employee and

Family Assistance Plan, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $24.43 per hour.

Apply today: jobs@sscs.ca

About Sea to Sky Community Services

Non-profit Organizations
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Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC's most respected and established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area: Britannia Beach, Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton, and other communities and nations in the area-- to support individuals and families living in the Sea to Sky Corridor.

We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development, childcare, affordable housing, homeless outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS served 6500 individuals and families-- and we're growing fast.

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