HR Assistant Full-time Job

Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, the HR Assistant delivers confidential administrative support across all HR functions, acting as a central resource for employee and manager inquiries and ensuring the accurate and timely handling of records, onboarding documents, and event coordination. By maintaining secure electronic files, processing financial transactions, and supporting branch projects and programs, this role helps improve client experience and the operational efficiency of the HR Branch. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduation and additional courses in office administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Sound administration and coordination experience, preferably in an HR department for a unionized, public sector organization. 
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
• Sound working knowledge of the policies, practices and processes associated with office administration.
• Some knowledge and understanding of human resource information systems.
• Some knowledge of the Commission’s operations and activities.
• Proficiency in the use of the English language including grammar, spelling and punctuation. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail Ability to organize work, balance multiple priorities and demands, work under pressure with frequent interruptions and meet pre-determined deadlines.
• Ability to adapt effectively to new technologies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in dealing with matters of a confidential nature.
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm.

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.
Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.
BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing theyve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while theyre here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:
In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
Participation in community and charitable events.