Auxiliary Administrative Support

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

Are you looking to start an exciting career with one of BC’s top Employers? Are you flexible, dynamic, adaptable and passionate about what you do? BCIT’s in-house Auxiliary Support Services is looking for high caliber individuals to join our team for a variety of temporary administrative assignments. Auxiliaries provide support where employees are absent from the job due to sick leave, vacation, on training courses or to assist on projects or with heavy workloads at any of our campuses. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments; we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.

This competition is ongoing with opportunities for part-time or full-time hours of work.

Duties & Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include front-line customer service and clerical work including data entry and general or senior administrative support. Serving our workforce at our various campuses, placement may vary from one day to several months in duration. Work assignments vary in complexity and initiative, and all offer a variety in terms of challenge and value. Some roles are extremely challenging while others are busy, but routine in nature.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of six months post-secondary education in addition to formal training in a business/office program, including Microsoft Office package.
• Minimum two to three years of general administrative experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Formal training and experience using email systems and Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Banner and Cognos experience is an asset.
• Desire to remain current with business office systems.
• Keyboarding skills of 55 wpm.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Customer service oriented with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and ability to be called in on short-notice and work at various campus locations.

BCIT Human Resources accepts auxiliary pool applications on an ongoing basis.

Please note: these are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range

Salary varies based on position: $27.92 - $39.41 per hour.

Additional Salary Information

External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.