Executive Assistant, Research

**Position Summary**:
**EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - RESEARCH**

**Job ID: 4612**

**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**

**EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - RESEARCH**:
($58,629 - $68,975 - Annually)

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Reporting to the Executive Director, Research, the Executive Assistant is responsible for managing the efficient administration of the office of the Executive Director, as well as supporting research related activities. He/She/They acts as a copy editor on reports and publications developed by the Research team, including proofreading for errors and verifying compliance with established standards. The position performs executive administration functions for the Research team and acts as an administrative liaison with other branches and external contacts.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & **EXPERIENCE**:

- Diploma in commerce or business administration.
- Considerable experience in managing the administrative aspects of the office of an Executive.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Sound knowledge of the principles and practices of managing the administrative activities for the office of a senior level director.
- Sound knowledge of information technology, business processes and practices
- Sound knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) principles and how they need to be integrated into communication materials.
- Ability to learn and understand the departmental policies, programs, and operating requirements. Ability to exercise judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with confidential matters.
- Ability to manage multiple issues and projects, co-ordinate work with others, keep management and staff apprised of major issues and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to foster solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish goals.
- Good conflict resolution, consensus building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, problem solving, time management and expediting skills.
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
- Excellent computer skills with a good understanding of IT systems, including a high level of technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

As part of our commitment to maintaining safe and healthy spaces, BC Housing has introduced an interim mandatory vaccination program for all employees. We require proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated for reasons related to a protected ground under human rights law (such as medi