Position Status: Auxiliary (Temporary assignments on an on-call basis) (This position to last not later than December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension)
Department: Human Resources and Corporate Services
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T15 $29.48 - $34.63 hourly

Our Human Resources and Corporate Services Department is seeking a proactive, organized, service-oriented professional to provide front line administrative support across the organization on an on-call, temporary basis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of teams and departments, taking on assignments that vary in scope, complexity and duration – from a single day to several weeks. Auxiliary staff may be called upon to provide coverage for short-term leaves, vacations, special projects or during periods of increased workload. Due to the fluctuating operational needs, there may be break between assignments and ongoing employment cannot be guaranteed. This role offers a great opportunity to gain valuable experience, build connections and make a meaningful contribution to our team.

You are: A self-starter, tech-savvy, proactive professional with a keen eye for detail. You must thrive in a busy work environment, have the ability to manage priorities in a professional, efficient and timely manner in an environment with frequent interruptions and minimal supervision. You are also adaptable and excel in an environment where teamwork is required to meet department and organizational goals. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

This role:

• Performs complex clerical and administrative duties for a superior and/or the superior's subordinates; arranges appointments, meetings and logistics; maintains calendars; screens callers; processes confidential material; and prepares routine correspondence.
• Assembles, collates, edits, formats and types a variety of technical and administrative materials and other data for referral or action such as letters, notices, contracts, specifications, requisitions, progress estimates, reports, presentations, budget estimates, agendas, minutes and speeches.
• Takes instructions from and performs clerical and typing duties for a group of professional and technical employees.
• Prepares, posts and maintains soft and hard copy files and records using databases and electronic file management systems and in accordance with corporate records management standards.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail, couriers and payments related to the work; and maintains office supplies.
• Retrieves and compiles statistical information and data; provides direction and assistance on a variety of office operations; and assigns clerical and typing duties to direct reports as required.
• Ensures for preparation, printing, deadlines adherence and distribution of committee agendas, minutes and materials; and attends meetings and takes minutes.
• Performs some duties of clerical superior in their absence.
• Enters and processes invoices, timesheet entries, work orders, purchase orders, requisitions, training and travel requests, expense claims, membership fees, tenant applications, accounts and notices, credit checks and cheque requisitions and other materials.
• Provides a variety of factual information and assistance to staff, business and government contacts and the public.
• Performs related work as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Completion of Grade 12, including or supplemented by business and administrative courses. Considerable related experience, preferably as an Administrative Assistant II or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of Metro Vancouver’s organizational structure and of the functions of its departments and divisions.
• Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Ability to type with a high degree of speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to act tactfully and with discretion on behalf of a supervisor and to handle matters of a confidential nature.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff, officials and other contacts.
• Ability to relieve a superior of office tasks and perform routine administrative detail with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
• Ability to process clerical work of a complex and technical nature, take meeting minutes and prepare routine correspondence and reports.