Administrative Coordinator

**Position Summary**:
**ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - COMMUNICATIONS**

**Job ID: 4678**

**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**

**ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - COMMUNICATIONS**:
($45,449.88 - $51,540.17 - Annually)

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**BC Housing is a provincial Crown agency with a portfolio of housing services and programs that assist well over 100,000 households in over 300 communities provincewide. As such, we continually seek sustainable housing solutions that are supported by excellence in service delivery and research, and take into account social, financial and environmental impacts.**

There is not a more compelling opportunity than joining a team committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives and communities. The Communications and Public Affairs Branch is growing to be able to help BC Housing deliver on the historic investment in affordable housing now underway, and this could be your opportunity to join the high-performing team responsible for delivering affordable and quality housing for British Columbians.

The Administrative Coordinator in the Media Relations & Government Affairs Department will be a key coordination hub for the team. You’ll help keep information flowing, people connected, and projects happening.

If you are a strong writer with administrative experience who is interested in growing your communications skillset in a fast-paced, inclusive, and rewarding environment, this could be your opportunity to be part of helping communities thrive.

Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Administrative Coordinator provides administrative services in the Communications and Public Affairs branch. He/she/they performs a variety of project and contract administration, accounting, procurement, and budgetary functions, along with general administrative duties. The position provides support for internal and external events, conducts research, and prepares reports. The role also plans and coordinates meetings and provides administrative support for various Branch initiatives.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & **EXPERIENCE**:

- Post-secondary diploma in Communications, Business Administration or other relevant field.
- Lived and/or sound professional experience with diverse, marginalized, and / or Indigenous communities.
- 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 office administration.
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting processes and procedures.
- Ability to exercise judgement, diplomacy and tact in dealing with confidential matters.
- Ability to liaise effective