TEMPORARY/ON-CALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOB ID: T001
JOB TYPE:
Temporary/On-Call
WAGE RATE:
$36.43 per hour
JOB SUMMARYThe BCGEU is seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to support Staff Representatives in various administrative functions. The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of office tasks, including reception duties and switchboard operation, and will be deployed for backfill and overload assignments within the area office for temporary vacancies lasting less than three months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparing, formatting, and processing documents such as letters, meeting minutes, reports, bargaining proposals, bulletins, and general correspondence.
Drafting correspondence and calculating key calendar deadlines for grievances, notices to bargain, and appeals.
Providing assistance to staff representatives by answering phone calls and responding to walk-in inquiries.
Supporting component and local executive committees, including the preparation and distribution of materials for strike or ratification votes.
Coordinating logistics for meetings, including booking rooms, arranging travel, and managing accommodation needs.
Prioritizing and processing incoming mail and maintaining an organized filing and bring-forward system.
Performing other administrative duties as required.
LOCATIONS
Langley (Fraser Valley Area Office – FVAO)




Vancouver (Lower Mainland Area Office – LMAO)
Burnaby (BCGEU Headquarters (HQ);

including departments:
Advocacy
Finance
Communications
Negotiations
Facilities Management
Organizing
Conventions & Travel
Learning & Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Investments & Pension Services
Member Benefits
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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in an administrative support role.
Completion of high school education, supplemented by formal training in office administration or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Strong keyboarding skills, with a typing speed of 40-50 words per minute.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational abilities and a demonstrated aptitude for managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
A professional and courteous telephone manner, with experience handling reception duties.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team workplace.
The BCGEU is committed to employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of color, women, 2SLGBTQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

📌 Temporary Administrative Assistant (Winnipeg)
🏢 BCGEU
📍 Winnipeg