We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. BCIT’s Student Life Office is seeking a temporary, full-time (1.0 FTE ) Office Assistant . This position serves as the initial contact for the Student Life Office (“ SLO ”) and is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operation of the department.

This position provides administrative support to the SLO and staff. These functions include general office duties, front desk and reception, student assistance, and special projects and events. Provides coverage of the SLO front desk and reception.

Monitors, coordinates and responds to inquiries, including in-person, by e-mail, and by telephone. Assess urgent student situations to determine level of referral and escalation. Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive student information, including abiding by BCIT’s relevant policies.

Assists with the administration of the recruitment, onboarding and scheduling of student employees (Student Life Ambassadors). Creates and implements administrative processes and procedures which enhance services for students, advance inclusivity, and generate efficiency. Aids with remedying digital, facility, and telecommunication challenges, including liaising with FCD , IT or other relevant on-campus departments.

Orders supplies and maintains department storeroom, including maintaining stock and inventory. Supports planning, operations, and logistics for Student Life Office programs and events, including Orientation. Participates in Records Custodian training and remains current with record keeping practices, policies and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP ).





Grade 12 and relevant post secondary office administrator training. Two years general experience with a minimum of six months practical experience in office administration within a post-secondary setting. Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise MS Office, with Word and Excel at the intermediate to advanced level.

Experience using student record and information systems and databases;

Experience with design software and tools, such as Canva and Creative Cloud. Proven student and customer service skills. Excellent knowledge of standard office practices, methods and equipment. Competitive pay Minimum of fifteen days of vacation prorated per year Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $325 if eligible!

Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge Wellness and Employee Assistance programs Eligibility requirements apply, advantages may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT , and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement.

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