TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3) - ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
Job Title: Administrative Assistant (L3) - Advocacy Department
Duration: Temporary 9-month or return of incumbent
Wage Rate:$36.79 - $40.07 per hourJob Summary:
Reporting to the Director and Associate Directors of Advocacy, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative and word processing support to staff representatives as needed within the Advocacy department.
Key Responsibilities:Will include processing a variety of documents including reports, memoranda, forms, leaves of absence, meeting notices, legal documents compiling books of authorities and exhibits under the direction of servicing reps; inputting all files into a grievance database and updating hearing/arbitration reports; compiling quarterly statistical Advocacy reports for PE meetings; processing invoices from outside professionals; maintaining daily bring forward system; maintaining files, logbooks,
statistics and records; answering general enquiries; receiving and distributing mail; typing documents including correspondence and agreements from handwritten or draft; drafting replies to general correspondence; signing routine correspondence; making appointments and travel arrangements; taking minutes of meetings; proofreading and correcting documents; operating office and mail centre equipment including photocopiers; updating and maintaining database information and producing reports; maintaining BCGEU website and calendars; responding to general enquiries and complaints; other related duties as required.
Education & Relevant Experience:Applicants must have 2-4 years' administrative experience; high school graduation supplemented by administrative training; excellent keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm);excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills; excellent communication, spelling and grammatical skills; an aptitude for organization and detail; positive telephone manner; the ability to set priorities and work within time limits; database and arbitration preparation experience an asset.
Please note that temporary and probationary employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements.
The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of color, women, 2SLGBTQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.
Submit applications no later than 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 29, 2026
BCGEU Headquarters is on the unceded and shared traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam),Skxwú7mesh (Squamish) & Səlí̓ lwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
📌 TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Canada)
🏢 BCGEU
📍 Canada