Reporting to the Managing Director of Human Resources and Operations, the Administrative Assistant provides reception and clerical services to the BC Federation of Labour. This position is a four (4) month term assignment, to end approximately mid-September 2024.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides reception service and the greeting and directing of BCFED visitors.
- Provides photocopying, printing, mailing, and document production.
- Answers phones and maintains reception email.
- Point of contact for facilities, repairs, maintenance, and orders.
- Stocks and maintains office supplies and resources.
- Able to operate office equipment and have the ability to do minor maintenance.
- Maintains files and databases as required.
- Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be able to lift boxes on a regular basis.
- Arrange couriers, deliveries, and mailings.
- Assist with IT supplies, inventory, and ordering.
- And other duties as required by the BCFED operations.
Knowledge Required:
- Knowledge of office administration.
- Knowledge of BC Federation of Labour role, structure, constitution, and practices.
- Education in related field or equivalent experience.
Skills Required:
- Have knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office software programs.
- Skills to edit for publication, i.e., posters, flyers, reports.
- Possess good Business English skills in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and proofreading.
- Ability to multi-task is essential.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Reliable and adaptable to changing environment.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary and benefits for this position are outlined in the BCFED – MoveUP Collective Agreement. This position is Category 3, with a current bi-weekly base wage of $2,459.32.
To apply:
Deadline for applications is May 8, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Please forward a resume and cover letter to Human Resources at humanresources@bcfed.ca.
About the BC Federation of Labour
The BC Federation of Labour represents over 500,000 members from affiliated unions across the province. We work with these unions to coordinate a shared interest, and the work to be done, to ensure a better life for all workers in BC.
We advocate for workers to be able to organize and bargain collectively, to have decent wages and fair treatment, and to work in a safe workplace. The BCFED is committed to justice for all, and we work with social movements and other allies to build a more equitable, democratic, and sustainable world.
We value respect, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration in all the work we do.
