Discover TRIUMF , Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The position is primarily responsible for the effective dissemination of all mail correspondence, the maintenance of mail room related equipment and for assistance and relief of reception. This position will also provide support for site security and facilities needs, for general office and clerical assistance and, with document control requirements, as a trained document controller.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

MAIL ROOM

• Sorting and distributing all incoming mail
• Sorting and processing all outgoing mail and maintaining postage meter
• Maintains current mail distribution list and mail-slot names
• Sending, sorting and distributing faxes
• Functions as the “Key Operator” for the general photo copiers and fax machine and maintains toner, staples and paper as required
• Contacts service technicians for business office machines when required
• Sources and recommends new or additional equipment or supplies
• Orders and maintains copy paper supply stock in mail room
• General good housekeeping for mail room

RECEPTION

• Relieving at reception and acting as primary backup, including issuing security access cards and parking decals.

OFFICE SERVICES

• Photocopying, shredding, binding, cutting and hole punching when requested
• Miscellaneous clerical, secretarial and data entry duties as requested by various users site-wide
• Document control support as required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

The essential knowledge and skills required in this position lie in the areas of customer service, organization, and multi-tasking. Quick-paced, initiative, attention to detail, and a team player are all attributes required to be effective, as is the ability to handle repetitive activities, and to be a forward thinker. Good computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheet programs, word processing, and the internet. A good command of the English language and good oral communication skills are necessary when working at reception.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

High school graduation with basic training in office procedures with 2 years experience in a similar position.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Salary : $48,110.00 CAD plus our comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

35

Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Benefits Information:

• TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
• Excellent Employee Pension Plan
• Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Generous time away
• Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

Application closing date:

June 19, 2026

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca

Phone: 604.222.1047

Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.