The British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) supports public education through innovative human resource practices, partnerships, and services. We are the full-service employers’ association and accredited bargaining agent for BC’s 60 public boards of education.

We are a small, dynamic staff working with challenging issues in a complex environment, seeking a highly motivated administrative professional to join our team. As Administrative Assistant you will provide administrative support services to specialist staff, and work with other members of the administrative team to meet deadlines and common goals. The responsibilities are varied, ranging from the routine to the relatively complex. You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work proactively with others, and possess a high degree of technological proficiency.

You will liaise with district trustees, school district staff, government representatives, and the general public on a variety of matters. Working closely with specialist staff, you will be responsible for organizing professional development workshops, including drafting and sending email marketing newsletters, posting workshop details online and coordinating resources for meetings. Additionally, you will assist with preparing a variety of correspondence and other materials, including PowerPoint presentations.

The ideal candidate will have two years of post-secondary education and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in an administrative role. The key to your success includes being able to work independently and take initiative while being able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Your superior organizational and interpersonal skills will be supported by excellent spoken and written English, exemplary proofreading and formatting skills, as well as advanced Microsoft Office, basic HTML and PDF editing skills.