Administrative Coordinator

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Job ID: 6626

SHORT-TERM (APRX 1 YEAR)/FULL-TIME

Location: BURNABY, BC

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

• 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 to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

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:

($53, $60,889.00 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the assigned supervisor, the Administrative Coordinator provides administrative services in the 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

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Post-secondary diploma in Communications, Business Administration or other relevant field.
• Considerable related experience in a relevant subject area and in a comparable environment.
• 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 effectively with senior management and facilitate the completion of various activities on behalf of the management staff.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively and support the efforts of team members.
• Ability to assess issues, conduct research and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and drive them through to completion.
• Ability to manage multiple issues and projects, coordinate work with others, keep senior management apprised of major issues and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to foster strong working relationships with internal staff and various external officials and stakeholders to ensure cooperation and good information flow between offices.
• Ability to be sensitive to the diverse perspectives of internal and external stakeholders and work with them to resolve differences and work cohesively together.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent computer skills at a high level of technical proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Suite).
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong initiative, follow-through skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, time management and expediting skills.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact to arrange a call.

How to Apply:

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.

Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact

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.