Sector: Health care and social assistance

Posting Date: August 17, 2026

Closing Date: Sep 16, 2026

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM-4PM

Salary Or Wage: $25.55 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Qualifications

- 2+ years in office administration, preferably in non-profit or community services.
- Experience working with Older Adults is an asset.

Requirements for Ongoing Employment

- Criminal Record Check renewable every 5 years
- Valid WorkSafeBC-approved First Aid Certificate
- Use of safe, well-maintained personal vehicle.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule from time to time.

Required Abilities

- Ability to create a warm, inclusive, and welcoming environment for older adults, visitors, volunteers, and community partners.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, including scheduling, record keeping, documentation, and coordinating multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, compile program data, and support program and outcome reporting.
- Ability to provide basic financial administration, including invoicing, receiving and posting payments, and monitoring accounts receivable.




- Ability to use digital systems effectively, including participant information systems, e-mail, and standard office applications.
- Ability to work independently, use positive judgment, take initiative, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

List of Duties

- The Administrative Assistant is the primary administrative support for Gerry Gray Place and its seniors’ programs, including Better at Home and Supporting Older Adults through Recreation (SOAR) programs.
- The position ensures that administrative systems, documentation, communication, Better at Home Housekeeper scheduling, financial tracking, and daily operational supports are accurate, efficient, and effective for program delivery.
- The Administrative Assistant coordinates flexible, self-directed administrative support for Gerry Gray Place staff, volunteers, participants, and community partners.
- This includes supporting access to services and information, maintaining program records and communications, coordinating participant-centred service delivery, and assisting with reporting, financial administration, volunteer scheduling, and daily program operations.
- This position is open to all applicants
- Exempt (non-union)

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📌 Administrative Assistant – Gerry Gray Place (25-042) (Powell River)
🏢 Powell River Educational Services Society
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