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Administrative Assistant 1

BC Hydro
Burnaby, British Columbia Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2024 CLOSED ON 10/5/2024

Job Posting for Administrative Assistant 1 at BC Hydro

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At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.

Administrative Assistant 1

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds A01

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 51,400.00 - 65,000.00

What you'll do

  • The Infrastructure Projects Procurement group includes Generation and Transmission Infrastructure Projects
Procurement, Purchasing, and Indigenous Procurement and is accountable to develop and execute supply chain strategies
and sourcing programs to support approximately $2 billion in annual capital construction, operational and maintenance
requirements for the business;

  • We are currently searching for an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive, confidential administrative support
to the Director, Infrastructure Projects Procurement Supply Chain. Successful candidates will be able to build strong
relationships and must be outcome oriented. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
and the acumen to navigate the organization is essential.

Outcomes & Accountabilities:

Provide seamless coordination and organization for the following:

  • Maintaining, coordinating and integrating calendar, email and files; booking and managing meetings and conference calls;
managing correspondence to ensure all items are prioritized and dealt with in a timely manner through maintaining a
“prioritized bring forward” system; providing back up materials prior to all meetings including the retrieval of materials and
preparation of agendas; and prioritizing, managing, and communicating deadlines/action items.

Ensure and maintains open flow of communications between Director, direct reports, and extended team including:

  • Documenting and following up on outstanding action items; preparing/drafting meeting agendas/minutes, presentation and
other material for distribution.

  • Maintaining the departmental organizational chart, ensuring the departments’ contact lists are up to date and maintain the
overall email distribution lists.

  • Managing content and security permissions for the department SharePoint sites.

  • Maintains professional working relationships with the team, with all levels of staff within BC Hydro, and with external
organizations.

  • Acts independently with a high level of initiative, judgment, discretion, diplomacy and business acumen, particularly in
dealing with confidential or sensitive matters.

  • Prepares employee documentation such as employee change forms, recruitment requisitions, onboarding, logistics and
provide new employee orientation assistance as required.

  • Coordinates the recruitment process including working with HR, Recruitment, hiring managers and prospective
candidates.

  • Coordinates team monthly meetings; supporting implementation of employee engagement plan.

  • Administers and monitors various financial functions including invoices, expense claims, purchase orders, purchasing of
stationary and/or office equipment.

  • Monitors safety and mandatory training for team including reporting of compliance.

  • Reviews current administrative process and develops understanding of why they are set up. Use this knowledge to plan
and implement improvements.

  • Be willing to take on special projects, arranging travel and providing leadership and assistance to other Administrative
Assistants in the office as required.

What you bring

  • Post-secondary education or equivalent.

  • We may consider those with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

  • Required three to five year's office experience at a senior level.

  • Experience working in a confidential administrative environment considered a strong asset.

  • Demonstrable administrative experience reporting to senior manager(s) in BCH or similar organization.

  • Thrives working in a team atmosphere but also able to work independently with a high level of judgment, initiative and
business acumen.

  • Enjoys encouraging a positive team atmosphere and develops creative solutions to various challenges.

  • Proven ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

  • Required knowledge of current computer business software, proficient in Word/Excel/ PowerPoint/ SAP/ PeopleSoft.

  • Knowledge of finance and an accounting background is an asset.

  • Demonstrated excellent written, oral and interpersonal communications skills.

  • Knowledge of BC Hydro process, business and its operations is considered an asset.

  • Consistent team player, strong organizational skills and excellent time management.

  • Required FileNet / Sharepoint experience would be an asset.

What we offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
  • A lifetime pension
  • Flexible work model, depending on your role type
  • Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

What else you should know

  • This is an M&P, Full-Time Permanent (FTR) opportunity, based at our Edmonds location in Burnaby, BC.

Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable,
include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without
any delays.

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, V3N 4X8.

Date Posted: 2024-04-11 Closing Date: 2024-04-19

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