Human Resources Administrative Assistant

7 months ago


Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:41625

**Company**:The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce, which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

**Worksite**:Human Resources Department, Central Library, 350 W. Georgia St., Vancouver, BC. This is an onsite role.

In this role, the Human Resources Administrative Assistant will support the Human Resources department by handling a variety of administrative tasks such as recruitment and selection support, induction training coordination, minute-taking, drafting and editing documents and spreadsheets, scheduling meetings, maintaining HRIS, providing HR reception services to staff and the public, answering general queries, and other related duties as required.

**Job Requirements**:
**Education**:
**Experience**:

- Two years of experience in an administrative assistant role.
- Experience in a Human Resources department in a unionized workplace would be an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail; independent problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.

**Affiliation**: Exempt
**Employment Type**: Temporary Full-Time, three-months with possibility of extension
**Salary**: $28.91 per hour plus 6% vacation pay
**Work Schedule**: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Note: Work schedule may change with reasonable notice

**Closing date**: Posting will remain open until filled.

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



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