Temporary Administrative Assistant

TEMPORARY/ON-CALL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BCGEU KAMLOOPS AREA OFFICE JOB ID: T0007 Job Title: Temporary/On-Call Administrative Assistant Wage Rate: $39.15 - $42.55 per hour Location: 158 Oriole Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 4N7 Job Summary: Reporting to the Director and Associate Director of the Kamloops Area office, a Temporary/On-Call Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person will also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. Key Responsibilities: Will include processing a variety of documents such as letters, minutes, reports, bargaining proposals, bargaining bulletins and general correspondence; drafting correspondence, calculating calendar deadlines for grievances, notices to bargain and appeals; responding to phone calls and walk-in visitors; assisting component/local executives; coordinating, preparing and distributing materials for strike/ratification votes; booking meeting rooms, travel and accommodation; prioritizing incoming mail; maintaining filing and bring forward system; and other duties as assigned. Education & Relevant Experience: Applicant must have 2-4 years administrative experience; high school graduation supplemented by administrative training; excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills; keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm); switchboard experience; database experience required; an aptitude for organization and detail professional telephone manner; excellent client-orientation; and the ability to set priorities and work within time limits. HOW TO APPLY: Please note that temporary and probationary employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements. Hours of work are 32 hours, four days per week. The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of colour, women, LGBTQ2SI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU. Please include only one attachment with your application. If you need to include both a cover letter and a resume, combine them into a single file before uploading. Please reference the Position Title and the Job ID in the subject line when submitting your application. Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: [email protected]

Perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives, including drafting correspondence and processing bargaining documents. Handle receptionist duties, manage calendars, and coordinate materials for strike or ratification votes.

Requires 2-4 years of administrative experience and a high school diploma supplemented by administrative training. Must possess strong Microsoft Office skills, keyboarding proficiency (40-50 wpm), and a professional telephone manner.

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• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Keyboarding
• Switchboard Operation
• Database Management
• Organization
• Client Orientation
• Time Management
• Word Processing
• Administrative Support

• Administrative
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 29, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

32 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable

Application method

Direct apply is available