Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: New Westminster, BC, CA

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time - Permanent

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

544 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3L 1B1

Salary

$25.73 per hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Administration, the Administrative Assistant – reception focus, provides first point of contact to the general public and offers senior level administrative support to Directors and Managers. This position screens and prioritizes incoming calls and requests, manages appointments, organizes and monitors complaint mechanisms and incidents, arranges meetings and composes correspondence and assists in maintaining file and office systems as well as a clean and efficient work space.

Salary will be negotiated depending on experience and qualifications and includes a benefits and pension plan. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with a 40 hour work week. This position is exempt from the Union.

Qualification & Requirement

Post-secondary education equivalent to two years of study

Two (2) years of recent related experience

One (1) year of experience working in a non-profit environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Demonstrated ability to type 60 w.p.m.

Valid OFA 1 First Aid Training Certificate is an asset

Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check





Respirator Fit Test Requirement

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities

Ability to work during significant level of interruptions

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Proven ability to write correspondence on a variety of topics

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze; investigate and resolve issues and recommend solutions

Statistical and purchasing knowledge is beneficial

Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including advanced proficiency with personal computers including database management, spreadsheet development and Microsoft programs

Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted

Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive workplace.

Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

📌 Administrative Assistant (New Westminster)
🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
📍 New Westminster