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Main Purpose and Function

The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Directors, Assistant Directors and senior level managers within the departments and is responsible for providing an extensive range of confidential and sensitive administrative support in a fast-paced environment.  The position supports the Department’s senior management team with the development, implementation and monitoring of a variety of projects to ensure departmental consistency, many of which have a direct impact on labour relations.

The position attends and participates in a wide range of technical and administrative meetings, including senior management team meetings, grievance meetings, peer review meetings with industry stakeholders, public policy meetings with other municipalities and provincial and federal government agencies and professional associations.  The Administrative Assistant records minutes, takes action on issues requiring follow-up and reports on the monitoring of newly implemented departmental processes, policies and procedures, ensuring that policies are being maintained and adhered to.  Additionally, the position tracks and monitors activities within the department on behalf of the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s), reports findings and recommends solutions to the senior management team as required. 

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling sensitive and confidential documents, including budget reports, departmental re-organizational structures, grievance hearings, disciplinary letters, performance and/or attendance management files, criminal/driver/police record checks (for staff and businesses and organizations), Human Resources related documents and Council reports.  The position coordinates a wide range of meetings on behalf of the Director, Assistant Directors, and the Business Services Manager, conducts background research, preliminary investigations and retrieves information on various staffing, administrative, regulatory and inter-governmental issues.   Additionally, the Administrative Assistant takes a lead role in the development and implementation of administrative type projects across the department such as establishing and setting up departmental databases and administrative policies and procedures.  Monitors department workflow and ensures adherence to relevant departmental and corporate policies and procedures.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

• The position reports directly to the Business Services Manager of Development, Buildings and Licensing, but also provides support to the Director of Permitting Services, Chief Building Official, Chief Licensing Inspector, Director of Digital Services, and their teams.
• Organizes and provides administrative support to the Building Board of Appeal.
• Communicates with various City staff members, members of the development, building and business community and the external parties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains the Directors’ calendars, plans, organizes and schedules priorities, appointments and internal and external meetings.  Coordinates group meetings, schedules attendees, drafts agendas and arranges for room and equipment procurement as required. Works with multiple, competing, and challenging priorities to organize appointments, proactively resolve conflicts, and ensure optimal use of Directors’ time.
• Advises the Director(s) and/or Assistant Director(s) on key issues and concerns regarding meetings, urgencies and other priorities.  Determines priority/urgency of issues and delegates requests as required.
• Drafts a variety of confidential departmental correspondence such as budgetary reports, briefing notes for Council, other department heads and/or general managers reports related to organizational re-structuring initiatives and minutes of meetings resulting from public meetings and appeal panels.  Many of these reports related to changes in methods and procedures of operations that may impact wage rates, working conditions, promotional opportunities or reductions, changes or increases in staff. Responds to complaints from the public related to staff performance.
• Drafts, edits, and formats sensitive and confidential departmental correspondence and creates and edits presentations, including PowerPoint.  Prepares, photocopies and distributes reports, presentations, correspondence and spreadsheets as required.
• Carries out preliminary investigations to gather information for the Director and/or Assistant Director(s).  Conducts preliminary interviews with the public filing complaints about employees and/or service delivery, carries out preliminary criminal record checks on bargaining unit staff with Police Departments and forwards as required.
• Develops, leads and implements a variety of departmental administrative quality control projects as assigned on behalf of the Director and/or Assistant Director(s).  Monitors records, identifies gaps in established policies and procedures and makes recommendations to address identified issues.
• Organizes materials for, participates in, and prepares minutes for various City committees /meetings, including the Community Services Department Head’s meetings and Departmental Manager Meetings. 
• Manages the Department’s flow of documents and inquiries.  Screens, reviews, edits and proofreads the Director’s correspondence, including e-mail, telephone calls, and voice mail. 
• Makes decisions in the absence of the Director(s) by determining if an issue needs to be forwarded to the GM, GM Executive Assistant, or may be dealt with by another senior leader.
• Researches, analyzes, summarizes, prepares and distributes a variety of reports, including budget reports, staff movement and turnover, statistics (permits, inspections, license applications etc.), presentations and spreadsheets for the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s) action.  Maintains active project files and handles confidential materials. 
• Reviews draft job descriptions and job evaluation requests for staff, ensures consistency with established departmental policies and procedures and communicates with bargaining unit staff and managers.  Reviews parking decal assignments for departmental staff to ensure applicability with corporate policies.
• Reviews administrative processes and/or statistical reports related to the quality and quantity of services to identify issues/trends.  Recommends solutions aimed at ensuring optimal efficiency within the department to address service delivery gaps for consideration by the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s).
• Screens  signing documents such as refunds for permit and license fees, staff travel/expense forms, DLC waiver forms, HR offer letters, and purchasing requests ensuring departmental procedures and policies have been met prior to the Director’s signature.
• Develops and maintains departmental filing systems, tracks and follows-up on correspondence and inquiries on a variety of administrative, financial and human resource issues, ensuring that responses to requests for information from the public, Mayor and Council, and other City departments are completed in a timely manner.
• Conducts background research and investigations on a variety of regulatory and inter-governmental type issues related to permitting, inspections, licensing, animal control and administrative type issues.  Researches and compiles alternate service delivery models, statistical information related to compliance rates and monitor inspection level activities within various inspection branches providing service to the public. 
• Leads, develops, implements and maintains a variety of departmental databases for employees on information such as technical and administrative policies and procedures and information related to the design and construction of buildings, business industries as well as other stakeholders and the general public.
• Provides back up coverage for the GM’s Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant III, and under exceptional circumstances, provides back up coverage for the Business Services Manager.
• Schedules and tracks annual performance reviews for Directors and electronically files their teams’ performance reviews.
• Create and submit Electronic Staff Actions Forms, Electronic Compensation Authorization Forms and SuccessFactors Job Requisitions.
• Monitors TFT roles and follows up with Managers regarding extensions.
• Monitors outstanding job requisitions to ensure timely posting. 
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Completion of grade 12 supplemented by courses in office administration
• Minimum of two to three years’ Executive Assistant experience, including experience working at the senior level handling sensitive and confidential information or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of employees across the City, including the political level, the members of the public and external contacts; 
• Ability to exercise substantial discretion and deal with sensitive and confidential material in support of senior management, internal audit, and other sensitive areas of City business;
• Interpersonal skills to promote a supportive, respectful, and safe work environment;
• Ability to set priorities and meet goals in a timely manner;
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external contacts including comprehending and interpreting departmental rules and regulations;
• Ability to plan, organize and manage the work of a number of departmental staff while leading administrative type projects on behalf of the Business Services Manager, Directors and/or Assistant Director(s);Ability to record the minutes and report the proceedings of various departmental and committee meetings;
• Ability to be resourceful, flexible, adaptable and possess a high degree of common sense and initiative;
• Ability to research and gather information;
• Ability to make accurate complex arithmetical and statistical computations;
• Superior clerical, mathematical, and statistical aptitude and accuracy with skills at an advanced level using MS Office programs;
• Effective knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a comprehensive vocabulary for preparation of business letters, reports and statements;
• Superior knowledge of departmental responsibilities as well as other departments within the City;
• Effective organizational skills to manage a changing workload, track and follow up/follow through on delayed assignments, projects and reports involving other departments;
• Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, prioritize work schedule, complete assigned duties within timelines;
• Independent judgement and action is exercised in complex and non-routine matters where decisions are made within the framework of established procedures; policy or unusual problems referred to the Directors.  An awareness of ongoing and sometimes sensitive issues and use of discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an essential component of this position.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-030: $56,567 to $70,714 per year

Application Close: October 8, 2024

Main Purpose and Function
This Office Support Clerk III is responsible ensuring that time entry and HR action forms are accurate and align with CoV best practices and policies.  The OSCIII reviews and corrects time entry work of other clerical staff, providing training, guidance and trouble-shooting support as required.  Additionally, the OSCIII reviews, corrects, and tracks HR action forms, providing support and guidance to supervisors and managers throughout the process.  The OSCIII also performs time entry functions and provides general clerical support for the Park Board administrative office, including relief backup for other clerical staff as required. This role includes working with confidential information.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews and enters all payroll data bi-weekly for Beach Administration office, including CUPE 15, CUPE 1004 and Exempt staff.
• Confirms target hours for each employee, identifies missing or omitted information for management correction.
• Reviews and processes all corrections for time entry and activity allocation.
• Provides time entry guidance, trouble-shooting, training, and back-up for all sites within the Parks and Recreation Department.  
• Reviews, monitors and assists with employee quotas such as vacation and sick leave, provides information and policy/procedure guidance.
• Processes applications and administration of employee claims for WorkSafe BC, medium and long term disability (MTD & LTD), graduated return to work (GRTW).
• Reviews and processes applications and administration of employee benefits and new hires.
• Provides a primary point of contact for Corporate Payroll to troubleshoot time entry inconsistencies and inquires, and to clarify and correct payroll forms and documents.
• Provides recruitment, staff action form support and training for the Parks and Recreation department, including creating, correcting and tracking eSAFs and eCAFs where required.
• Receives payroll error reports and liaises with time entry clerks to resolve errors.
• Processes, maintains and monitors auxiliary/temporary employee hours and increments. Required to perform manual increment calculations.
• Assists Budget Analyst and HR with position control.
• Assists with new employee onboarding and orientation as requested, including preparing new employee orientation packages and ensuring organization charts and staff directories are updated.
• Creates, files and maintains accurate records of confidential personnel files for Parks & Recreation.
• Assists with identifying, documenting and implementing work process improvements, standardized forms and manuals.
• Tracks and enters training data and provides reports as required.
• Supports p-card reporting, reconciliation, and file management as required.
• Updates staff absence calendars when requested.
• Provides back-up reception duties to the Beach Administration office.
• Assists with meeting room set-up and clean-up as required.
• Takes minutes at staff meetings and prepares agendas as required.
• Performs other clerical duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by courses in administration and/or job related courses together with sound related experience performing administration responsibilities related to and including time entry and benefits administration in a unionized environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  
• Completion of the CoV SAP Time Entry Course would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge and experience applicable to wage, salary, and time entry administration. 
• Thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and math.
• Considerable knowledge of the applicable rules and regulations which govern departmental activities.
• Knowledge of office procedures and skill in the operation of office equipment. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices for maintenance of office records and filing.
• Ability to understand and interpret oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and apply the regulations of the collective agreements for CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004 and the policies for Exempt staff.
• Ability to successfully, effectively, and tactfully deal with staff in interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations and processes.
• Ability to use tact, discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting good judgement.
• Ability to make repetitive and arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy, and to adhere to rigid time schedules.
• Work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Possess good organizational skills. 
• Handle a varied workload in a busy environment with frequent interruptions 
• Ability to evaluate work methods and procedures and make recommendations for appropriate changes.
• Skill in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately 
• Proficiency using business software (e.g. SAP, CACS, VanDocs) and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Parks 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: November, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-015: $29.2 to $34.3 per hour

Application Close: October 1, 2024

Smythe is looking for an Administrative Assistant who can provide support on a range of activities for our Vancouver Accounting practice groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide support Partners and Managers with various administrative needs such as calendar management, arranging and coordinate meetings, travel, and other arrangements 

• Support Partners to ensure tasks and deadlines are met 

• Coordinate, prepare, edit and/or proofread documents such as correspondence, presentations, and reports using various software. 

• Answer and manage incoming calls from clients or potential clients 

• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed. 

• Liaise with internal staff at all levels to resolve administrative inquiries 

• Draft minutes of meetings for review 

• Prepare client materials and documents 

• Maintain electronic filing system 

• Prepare written responses to routine inquiries (CRA follow-up correspondence, forward mail to clients, etc.) 

• Assist in the preparation and submission of time and expense reports for the partner(s) supported. 

• Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents 

• Update and ensure the accuracy of the organization's databases 

• General clerical duties include scanning, photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and retrieving documents, referencing materials, maintaining spreadsheets, and ad-hoc tasks as required 

What we are looking for 

• 1+ years of experience in an office environment would be an asset as would experience in a professional services firm 

• Advanced skills with Office365 and Adobe products. In particular, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Acrobat 

• Proficiency to quickly learn software and adopt new technology 

• Good judgment and analytical skills with a strong focus on attention to detail 

• Proven ability to deal with sensitive materials with a high degree of tact and discretion 

• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills 

• Excellent command of verbal and written English, with proven ability to communicate clearly and professionally 

• Strong project management skills with a proven track record with time management, meeting deadlines, organization, and ownership of assigned tasks 

• Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills 

You will need to 

• Occasional extra hours and attendance at events outside the regular workweek 

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs 

The opportunity

Professional Administration. Individual & Integrated Team Support.

To provide professional administrative support to the BC Banking Region while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. This position plays an integral role in ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in key support and administrative processes for the regions ensuring a positive and supportive team environment while providing excellent service to team members and clients. This includes general administrative support for the regional leadership teams, including expense, invoice and travel management, support for team activities, on premise admin support, assistance with budget tracking, meeting and communication support, and other coordination duties as required.

Specific accountabilities

• Receive incoming invoices, validate to budget detail and prepare payment coding instruction details for Accounts Payable, ensuring the proper signatory authorizations are obtained.

• Setting up contracts and blanket purchase orders for contract services.

• General budget tracking, as required.

• Support leaders with timely and accurate expense management (personal expenses and corporate expenses).

• Coordinate facility services, including seating/office plans, repair or maintenance, key/lock management, procurement of new furnishings

• Booking of rooms and organizing meetings for department level as required

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: minute-taking, filing, invoicing, ordering office supplies at the discretion of business leaders

• Coordinates all travel/meeting arrangements and booking for the leadership team

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence per leader direction, as required.

• Manage travel requirements as assigned including airfare, and accommodations in line with CWB group travel policy. Support expense claim management process, as required.

• Receive incoming/forwarded phone calls in a professional manner, taking and distributing messages.

• Ordering and maintaining stationary supplies and supply room

• Capture and input information, both for presentation and storage, into the appropriate software

• Coordinating tasks within the department as assigned (e.g., ordering lunches, consolidating data, etc.)

• Other administrative duties, as assigned inclusive of: meeting arrangements, minute-taking, filing, invoicing, meeting bookings, ordering office and kitchen supplies, mail runs and distribution of the daily mail

• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and leader interactions.

• Prepare and regularly review annual goals and career development plan with manager/supervisor

• Promote cooperation and commitment within the CWB Group towards the attainment of common goals enabling productive group interactions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

Some post-secondary education and/or learning courses preferred

Professional Experience

Minimum 3-year administrative experience

Personal Competencies

• Portray a team player and a “can do” and proactive attitude at all times

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize job responsibilities and manage high volumes of information effectively, particularly as this role supports multiple leaders at once

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically and professionally at all times

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with management, staff, and clients to enhance professionalism and productivity

• Ability to execute role tasks with a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.

• Strong and highly flexible, solid interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment

• Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail

• Clearly conveys information using the tools necessary, engaging the audience to ensure the message is delivered and understood, creating a positive first impression with confidence and respect

• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

• Follows policies and procedures when completing tasks

• Takes personal responsibility

Why work with us?  

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up. 
 
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2024 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & member of Waterstone Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate CulturesTM Hall of Fame.  

Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes: 

• Hybrid work environments 

• Everyday flexibility 

• Generous company-funded health coverage 

• Health care spending account 

• A flexible wellness program 

• generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover  

Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with: 

Organization wide coaching services 

• Mentorship 

• Education support & training programs  

Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.  

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IND-BC

End Date: October 7, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Job Summary:

Working collaboratively within their team and system-wide, the incumbent sorts and packs deliveries, assists the Driver in loading and unloading the delivery truck and helps the Shipping Clerk II with specified supervisory tasks. As required, the incumbent prepares print orders, and advises on production and formatting (set up and image enhancement).  The incumbent maintains stationery stock and general supplies, and receives and delivers requests for same.  Assignments are received from a superior or directly from other branches or divisions.    The incumbent represents the Library’s vision, mission and values by demonstrating and modeling conduct that reflects the library’s policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Completion of the twelfth school grade including or supplemented by training in duplicating and reproduction equipment operation, plus some experience in the operation of equipment and printing production formats, and shipping and receiving work, OR equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of shipping-receiving methods and procedures, regulations, laws, and dispatch times
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, adjustment, set up and maintenance of fully automated duplicating equipment.
• Working knowledge of the papers and supplies used in various types of duplicating and reproduction processes.
• Working knowledge of routine filing, sorting, name and number checking and other related clerical tasks.
• Working knowledge of commonly used printing production formats; principles and accepted practices of form layout and design.
• Ability to exercise some independence of judgment in planning work schedules, and solving work problems within the context of well defined procedures or according to precedents.
• Ability to provide information regarding such items as commonly used printing production formats, work schedules, methods, materials, or costs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions effectively.
• Considerable mechanical aptitude.

Affiliation: CUPE 391
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary: $27.04 to $31.66 per hour 
Work Schedule: 

Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

Closing date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024 at 11:59pm

This position performs a variety of tasks and oversees office operations, as well as provides logistical and project support to the Training and Development Department at Vancouver Fire  Rescue Services. Responsibilities include drafting correspondence, reviewing and formatting complex documents and training materials, and assisting with running metrics and progress reports. This position oversees records and data management, assists with training budget, reviews and makes enhancement to office processes, enters and maintains operational records with the use of VFRS Training scheduling system, Learning Management System and Scheduling Software.

Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships

The position reports to the Assistant Chief of Training and Development. Works closely with other members of the Training and Development team, Training Officers, Instructors, external vendors and partners with other divisions in the departments.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource, and provides assistance and support to other Training Officers
• Assists with the planning and onboarding of training new Recruits, including coordinating access and supporting logistics.
• Arranges for production, printing and collation of course materials.
• Edits, formats and proofreads training materials and internal correspondences.
• Assists with validating training materials, updating and adding new material to the Learning Management System.
• Maintains and audits records management system (RMS).
• Monitor and track training progress.
• Assists with identifying, documenting and implementing work process improvements, standardized forms, manuals and procedures to optimize efficiency and streamline processes.
• Tracks and enters training data and provides reports as required.
• Monitors and processes time entries in VFRS scheduling system and scheduling system used by the Training Department.
• Maintains and make updates to VFRS Intranet for the Training Division.
• Reviews and processes all corrections for time entry and activity allocation.
• Provides a primary point of contact for VFRS attendance team to troubleshoot time entry inconsistencies and inquires.
• Assists with Career Ops Staff Alts, distribute Safety Committee minutes, and post on bulletin board
• Oversee daily office operations, including managing facilities, supplies, and equipment and working effectively with staff from various departments.
• Manages office procurement, budgets and expenses.
• Provides reception duties including answering phones and managing visitor access.
• Sorts, distributes, and sends out mail and couriers.
• Updates Training contact list and information on VFRS intranet.
• Assists with any projects that may arise or functions that may require administrative support.
• Performs other clerical duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, preferably supplemented by additional education and training in business, communications, project management support, adult education, or other related fields
• Considerable experience in office administration, learning/training environment;
• or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Visio and Outlook is essential.
• Working knowledge of City and Departmental Policies and Collective Agreement
• Some knowledge of adult education theories and practices
• Ability to manage and process a variety of administrative duties, ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to prepare correspondence, presentations, memos and reports with strong written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of accuracy, including the ability to learn new software programs and procedures.
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for creating a positive team culture
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and with the public
• Ability to problem solve and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy under minimal supervision.
• Considerable related experience providing a range of customer service functions and clerical work
• Ability to manage a workload with short deadlines within an environment of frequent interruptions, distractions and changing priorities
• Ability to exercise substantial discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with other members of the department, vendors and the public as part of reception for the Department.

Business Unit/Department: Training & Special Operations/Fire Rescue Services 

Affiliation:  CUPE 15  

Employment Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) 

Position Start Date: September 4, 2024 

Position End Date: N/A 

Salary Information: Pay Grade 17: $31.66 to $37.20 per hour

Application Close:  August 19th 2024

Application deadline: Will remain open until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a temporary full-time Staffing Clerk to join our dynamic Donor Centre Team.

The Staffing Clerk is responsible for planning and preparing rotational work schedules to meet operational needs.

Formula for Success:

• Assesses and plans staffing requirements to meet operational needs and processes within the Supply Chain Department
• Prepares, maintains and posts work schedules
• Performs timekeeping
• Maintains records on relief staff such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, availability for work, suitable work area and hours worked

Desired Education and Skills:

• Grade 12 plus four years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to type 45 wpm
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

What We Offer You:

• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

What you can expect:

• Works: Monday to Friday. Hours are 06:60 to 14:30. Rest days: Saturday and Sunday
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

Salary/Rate of pay: Grid 24 $30.54

Application deadline: Will remain open until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular part-time Staffing Clerk to join our dynamic Donor Centre Team.

The Staffing Clerk is responsible for planning and preparing rotational work schedules to meet operational needs.

Formula for Success:

• Assesses and plans staffing requirements to meet operational needs and processes within the Supply Chain Department
• Prepares, maintains and posts work schedules
• Performs timekeeping
• Maintains records on relief staff such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, availability for work, suitable work area and hours worked

Desired Education and Skills:

• Grade 12 plus four years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to type 45 wpm
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

What We Offer You:

• Vacation
• 5.2% in lieu of holidays
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

What you can expect:

• Works: Monday to Friday. Hours are 06:60 to 14:30. Rest days: Saturday and Sunday
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  Salary/Rate of pay: Grid 24 $30.54

Application deadline: Will remain open until filled 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular part-time Staffing Clerk to join our dynamic Donor Centre Team.

The Staffing Clerk is responsible for planning and preparing rotational work schedules to meet operational needs.

Formula for Success:

• Assesses and plans staffing requirements to meet operational needs and processes within the Supply Chain Department
• Prepares, maintains and posts work schedules
• Performs timekeeping
• Maintains records on relief staff such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, availability for work, suitable work area and hours worked

Desired Education and Skills:

• Grade 12 plus four years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Ability to type 45 wpm
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment

What We Offer You:

• Vacation
• 5.2% in lieu of holidays
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

What you can expect:

• Works: Monday to Friday. Hours are 06:60 to 14:30. Rest days: Saturday and Sunday
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

The holder of this role will work with the local staff to help manage and coordinate our projects.. The focus of this position will be on assisting in the execution of projects through all phases, but particularly in the construction administration stage.  A strong ability to support a team is required, as is the ability to interact and communicate with clients and contractors.  Good writing skills, organization and fluency with software such as Excel, Newforma and Bluebeam are needed in this role; as is the initiative to continually improve and refine processes.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting Project Engineers and technical staff in delivering and managing projects including: setting up job plans and proposals; preparing contracts; reviewing client contracts, assisting in contract administration; scheduling meetings; preparing, tracking and distributing deliverables and submittals including RFP’s. Could include attending project sites.
• Coordinating internal and external deliverables with Contractors, Clients & Engineers
• Participating in building and developing Client and Contractor relationships.
• Functioning as prime contact for smaller scope projects. Independent coordination of smaller scale projects with internal & external individuals.
• Working with Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure project approvals and additional charges are appropriately captured in fees. Assist in following up regarding overdue invoices.
• Assisting in preparing building permit packages and coordinating deliverables with the prime consultant;
• Supporting Project Engineers with general project related duties which could include resource planning (could include using resource planning software – Unanet), submitting expenses, scheduling and preparing for meetings, setting up travel plans.
• Managing internal information flow between work groups, teams and management.
• As a Project Coordinator, you would be expected from time to time to complete the tasks of a Project Administrator. In this regard you may also be expected to train and mentor PA’s.

Professional Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of a Degree/Diploma from a Post Secondary institution. Certificate/diploma from a project administration program is considered an asset

Experience:

• 4-6 years previous office experience, preferably in a busy professional environment such as engineering, construction, architectural or another project oriented environment
• Familiarity with the construction industry an asset

Skills:

• Commitment to client service with exceptional phone and email etiquette. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with numbers and reconciling large budgets & invoice draws.
• Ability to take initiative with problem solving and “thinking outside the box”.
• Prioritization of competing deadlines/requests (internal and external), ability to multi-task and stay focused.
• Solid knowledge of database management & strong organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill levels with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, BlueBeam and Newforma.
• Focused attention on detail and accuracy.
• Fast learner with a desire to grow professionally and personally.
• Collaborative and communicative team player, but with ability to work independently under direction.
• Positive and respectful attitude.

Pay Transparency:

Pay transparency is an important aspect of RJC culture which supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. The base salary range for this role is 55,000 – 75,000 per year (dependent on skills and experience), plus a discretionary performance bonus and holiday bonus.  

What can we offer you?

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including our performance based bonus system and eligibility for RJC’s share ownership program.
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• An employee owned organization providing greater opportunity.

The Administrative Assistant III reports to the Associate Director of Park Operations, and supports the Park Operations Leadership team and Director of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation. The position is responsible for providing an extensive range of confidential and sensitive administrative support, ranging from complex to routine, in a fast-paced environment. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and manages the Associate Directors’ calendars, priorities, appointments, internal and external meetings workshops, etc.
• Manages the flow/storage of documents and inquires; screens, reviews and edits/proofreads correspondence, emails, telephone calls, voicemails, etc., in accordance with the City’s record management system.
• Handles sensitive and confidential documents: budget reports, departmental re-organizational structures, grievances, disciplinary letters, performance or attendance management files, contract negotiations, and council reports.
• Proactively creates and maintains effective workflow and communications.
• Coordinates meetings and logistics (e.g. scheduling attendees, room procurement, equipment, food/refreshments and minute taking/compiling/distribution).
• Drafts correspondence, agendas, minutes, e-mails.  Tracks and follows up on correspondence and other types of inquiries ensuring that responses to requests for information from the public, Board Commissioners, Mayor and Council, and other City departments etc., are completed in a timely manner.
• Organizes efficient and economical travel arrangements, calculating the estimated expenses to be incurred, and preparing necessary documentation.
• Maintains confidential databases; inputs, updates, reviews, extracts, researches and generates reports.
• Handles reports from external stakeholders and Departments for Senior Leadership Team review and signature.
• Prepares, distributes, photocopies, etc., reports, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets, etc.
• Acts as an administrative resource for the Park Board with software like Excel, Outlook and VanDocs.
• Advises on key issues and concerns regarding: meetings, urgencies, and other priorities.  Evaluates priority and urgency of issue/request for time and attention of Senior Leadership team, and decides what issues/requests can be delegated for appropriate action.
• Liaises with employees, Unions, government officials and legal counsel for information sharing, exchange purposes and complaint management. 
• Manages media calls by determining the subject, deadlines, and appropriate follow through.
• Prepares Staff Action Forms and Compensation Action Forms, as required.  
• Responsible for SAP time entry and reporting and updating personnel files.
• Provides backup/support for other administrative staff.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, including or supplemented by related administrative courses
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a fast paced and challenging service-based environment with a preference given to public service and professional office experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a thorough knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and business math.
• Ability to exercise substantial discretion and deal with highly sensitive and confidential information in support of senior management, internal audit, and other sensitive areas of City business.
• Good judgement and constant initiative and diplomacy.
• Heightened ability to anticipate and proactively deal with issues/problems before and as they arise.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work, all while under pressure with constant interruptions.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and with the public in order to provide exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the Park Board’s leadership team, Park Board departments and other City departments.
• Ability to research and analyze a variety of data and issues.
• Superior ability to use computer software such as MS Office, VanDocs, SharePoint and SAP.

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Board of Parks & Recreation (1400) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: September, 2024

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-030: $56567 to $70714 per annum

Application Close: August 9, 2024

What is the opportunity?

RBC Dominion Securities is a relationship-focused investment and wealth management firm that consistently ranks #1 in Canada. We are proud of our collaborative, supportive culture that enables success at every level and equips us to help our clients achieve their financial goals.

The RBC Dominion Securities branch located in downtown Vancouver is looking for an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to a successful Portfolio Management/advisory Team. The successful candidate should have administrative experience, exceptional communication skills, and have a focus on providing outstanding client service.

*This is a 12 month contract maternity leave coverage with the possibility of extension*
 

What will you do?

• Prepare account opening documentation
• Follow up on documentation with clients or back office as required
• Follow up on client trades to ensure proper settlement and delivery
• Maintain current knowledge of client accounts by reviewing daily activity online and on an applicable reports
• Maintain all pending plan transfers to ensure proper settlement and delivery
• Schedule portfolio reviews
• Prepare client review materials, correspondence and reports
• Utilize contact management system for daily task management and client record-keeping
• Assist in filing and preparing mailings such as seminars, newsletters and information packages.
• Conduct various administrative functions as required including the review of incoming mail and answering telephone calls.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Administrative experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure meeting strict deadlines
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organizational skills

Nice-to-have

• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct & Practices Handbook (CPH) is an asset
• Financial industry knowledge
• Minimum 1-2 years Investment Industry experience
• Proficiency in Excel

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services

The expected base salary range for this particular position is $37,500 - $45,000 depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs.

You have the potential to earn considerably more through RBC’s robust discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

• Drives RBC’s high-performance culture
• Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals
• Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Job Skills

Communication, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Email Services, Office Administration, Presentation Software, Spreadsheet Software, Teamwork, Time Management, Word Processing Software

Additional Job Details

745 THURLOW ST:VANCOUVER

VANCOUVER

Canada

37.5

Full time

Wealth Management

Contract (Fixed Term)

Salaried

2024-07-19

2024-08-10