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Administrative Coordinator

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Position Title Administrative Coordinator
Who We Are
At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.
Position Summary
BCIT’s Campus Planning and Facilities Department is seeking a regular, full time (1.0 FTE) Administrative Coordinator. This position ensures the smooth and efficient operations of administrative support for the Campus Planning & Facilities (CPF) management team. Coordinates and performs daily administrative support functions, operational accounting and HR activities. Supports the development of department-wide administrative standards, processes, and policies. Provides a wide range of customer service and support to internal and external partners. Supports the Confidential Assistant on special assignments and events as required.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintains the CPF Directors’ calendars and arranges internal and external meetings, town halls and events. Prepares and distributes meeting agendas, minutes, supporting materials and records and follows up on action items. Establishes priorities and responds to emerging issues appropriately.
  • Supports the Directors by collecting information and preparing a wide-range of materials, including correspondence, presentations, reports, and spreadsheets. Conducts research and analysis on various assignments, and makes recommendations for implementation and/or improvement.
  • Makes conference and travel arrangements as required. Books transportation, reservations and accommodations and prepares travel itineraries.
  • Supports cross-departmental needs as required, such as employee engagement planning and implementation, training, team building and recognition.
  • Develops and coordinates department-wide administrative standards, processes, and policies. Monitors the implementation, adherence and maintenance of administrative processes and standards.
  • Receives and records on-demand service work requests and communicates with clients on request status. Maintains database information systems for Facilities Management operations by entering and verifying data as necessary, producing reports as directed and backing up files.
  • Maintains department attendance records, ensures information is collected, maintained and approved in compliance with BCIT policies, procedures and guidelines. Reconciles quarterly and annual attendance tracking and notifies Directors/Managers of variances against the collective agreement. Produces attendance reports as required on behalf of the department.
  • Prepares, coordinates and submits e-hires per Manager’s request. Initiates contract extensions for staff (regular, temporary and auxiliary). Coordinates with Human Resources for new job postings. Communicates to, and works with Human Resources on short term and long-term leaves.
  • Prepares, tracks and completes all staff onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring a positive experience for new employees.
  • Processes timesheets for regular and auxiliary department staff. Processes and distributes appropriate forms [timesheets, CTO, safety boots reimbursement] to department staff.
  • Processes various operational accounting transactions, including monitoring and processing invoices, expense reports and reconciling corporate purchase card monthly expense reports for the department. Prepares and tracks cross-charges, purchase orders and change orders.
  • Coordinates contractor maintenance access requirements such as parking, keys for contract maintenance and issuing notification to Safety and Security department regarding length of contract and duration on site. Prepares and publishes notices for maintenance interruptions and shutdowns.
  • Schedules and notifies contractors for the yearly review of BCIT Construction Safety procedures and ensuring that all contractors are current.
  • Maintains the office supplies, equipment, and general office maintenance for the department. Sorts and distributes incoming mail; prepares outgoing mail for pick-up and organizes courier / registered mail deliveries.
  • Maintains confidentiality of documents and correspondence relating to Facilities Management operational issues. Provides information for internal and external partners as required. Maintains the departmental signing authority records.
  • Works with the administrative team to develop and implement efficiencies in records management including electronic filing systems; Participates in, or delegates Records Custodian training and remains current with record keeping practices, policies, and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP).
  • Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

Definition:
The qualifications section for this position was developed using the approved job evaluation plan, agreed to between the BCGEU and BCIT. The qualifications represent the minimum qualifications required in the future (i.e. to be reflected in job postings) and do not reflect the incumbent’s existing qualifications.

Education:
  • Completion of Grade 12, plus completion of 2-year diploma/program in general business administration, with some focus on accounting


Experience:
  • Two years of general experience plus four years of relevant current experience in a similar position.

Software/Computer Application(s) and Expertise:
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
  • Experience and knowledge in Human Resource and Finance applications.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to act with tact and diplomacy and deal effectively and professionally with various levels of external clients, internal staff and respond clearly and concisely to inquiries.
  • Demonstrates judgement, discretion and maturity in handling confidential and/or sensitive information and situations.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide exceptional customer service.

Administrative Skills (e.g. prioritizing, minute taking, wp speed, etc.):
  • Able to work well independently with minimal supervision
  • Proven ability to meet changing priorities, work to deadlines and make responsible decisions
  • Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work, problem solve and work to tight deadlines
  • Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and, quality of work
  • Ability to work autonomously both independently with minimal supervision and as a team
  • Must be self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to exercise sound judgment
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of fifteen days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more


BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range Salary Grade 7: $57,489 - $62,612 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details

Posting Category Administration
School/Service Area Administrative Services-Facilities
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Start Date 05/20/2024
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information

Competition Number 24B403
Competition Open Date 04/06/2024
Competition Close Date 04/30/2024
Open Until Filled?
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/8288

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Certificate
    • Diploma
    • Associates Degree
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Masters Degree
    • PHD
  2. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  3. * New employees to BCIT are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. The salary is prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Please select which statement best describes your situation:
    • I am a current BCIT employee, this is not applicable to my situation.
    • I am not a current BCIT employee and would be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
    • I am not a current BCIT employee and would not be satisfied with placing at the minimum of the indicated salary range.
  4. * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents