TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (L3) ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT JOB ID: P0071 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING October 22, 2026 Job Title: Administrative Assistant (L3) – Advocacy Department Duration: Temporary 9-month or return of incumbent Wage Rate: $36.79 - $40.07 per hour Job 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. HOW TO APPLY: 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.

📌 TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Burnaby)
🏢 BCGEU
📍 Burnaby