Portfolio Assistant, Non-profit

**Position Summary**:
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**PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT, NON-PROFIT**

**Job ID: 5539**

**REGULAR / FULL-TIME**

**Location: Burnaby, BC**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**PORTFOLIO ASSISTANT, NON-PROFIT**:
**$45,449.88 - $51,540.17 Annually**

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Reporting to the Non-Profit Operations Analyst, the Portfolio Assistant, Non-Profit, provides operational and administrative support to Non-Profit Portfolio Managers (NPPM). He/She/They assists with rent calculations, Financial Review and Budget preparation, the Operational Review process, Extreme Weather Response (EWR) program administration and Health Services Training administration. Frequency of duties performed may vary depending on Region and business needs.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- High School graduation plus completion of a number of post-secondary courses in business or program administration.
- Considerable program administration experience, with some experience in accounting.
- Or an equivalent combination education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge of program administration processes and practices.
- Sound knowledge of government filing systems.
- Working knowledge of accounting practices.
- Good research and problem-solving skills.
- Good analytical skills, with strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgement when dealing with a variety of audiences.
- Ability to type minimum 40 wpm.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and process a large volume of work with a high degree of accuracy while meeting prescribed deadlines; demonstrated ability to take initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment.

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We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.