Executive Assistant - Burnaby, Canada - BC Housing

BC Housing

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Position Summary:

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID: 5536

FULL-TIME

Location:
Burnaby, BC
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Join one of BC's Top Employers:

Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

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.

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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 they've helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians.

And while they're here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

Inhouse 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 lunchandlearn lectures and seminars.
Recognition programs including longterm 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.

Please note:
Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT:

($64,492 - $75,873 Annually)

***Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Executive Assistant manages the smooth and efficient operation of the Office of the Vice President of Finance. He/she/they facilitates the flow of information between the Vice President of Finance, CEO, Executive Committee, Financial Services Branch Directors and external stakeholders, and provides information and resolves issues on behalf of and as directed by the Vice President of Finance. The position prepares submissions and presentations for the Executive Committee, Board and government and carries out confidential and sensitive assignments and special projects requiring the research and analysis of issues and preparation of briefing materials and reports.

You bring to the role:

Diploma in commerce or business administration or other relevant fields.
Considerable experience in managing administration activities within a fastpaced, complex environment.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
Sound knowledge of the practices of managing an office for a senior executive.
Considerable knowledge of the branch's policies, programs, and operating requirements.
Good knowledge of the management, business, and administrative practices of development and asset strategies projects.
Ability to assess branch requirements, develop new administrative approaches to conducting business and lead the planning and implementation of these changes.
Ability to manage multiple issues and projects, coordinate work with others, keep senior management staff apprised of major issues and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
Ability to exercise judgement, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with varied daytoday issues.
Excellent conflict resolution, consensus building and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, analytical, problemsolving, time management and expediting skills
Criminal Record Check Required

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We didn't become one of BC's Top Employers and one of Canada's Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment.

Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellne