Compensation Assistant

**Position Summary**:
**COMPENSATION ASSISTANT**

**Job ID: 5403**

**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**

**COMPENSATION ASSISTANT**:
$53,015 - $62,370 (Annually)

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Reporting to the Director, Organizational Design & Compensation, the Compensation Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for Compensation related activities. He/she/they assists in the development and preparation of job descriptions. The position works closely with the Compensation team members to determine appropriate classification for positions. The incumbent of the position assists in the completion of salary surveys, conducts research and compiles information on emerging compensation trends and best practices and participates in various compensation initiatives.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Diploma in Human Resources Management or related discipline.
- Some experience in job analysis and compensation administration.
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Basic knowledge of principles, practices and standards of compensation, job evaluation and salary administration
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to conduct job evaluations and job design
- Ability to research, analyze and present data
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently with mínimal supervision
- Ability to exercise discretion, tact, diplomacy and good judgment
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

**How to Apply**:
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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.