Union/Affiliation: C.U.P.E. Local 3338 Pay range: Varies (depending on assignment) plus 14% in lieu of benefits SFU Department Descr: People Strategies Position Grade:
# of openings: 25 Biweekly Hours: 70
Who We Are
SFU's Temporary Pool provides in-house temporary placement service for clerical, secretarial and technical support for up to 3 months across all campuses (Burnaby, Vancouver, and Surrey) during periods of absence, work overload or for special projects.
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About The Role
The Temporary Pool is a great way to gain work experience in the Post-Secondary Education Sector with one of BC’s Top Employers. It will provide you the opportunity to work in many diverse assignments, make connections, and is a recognized entry point to continuing employment at the University. Temporary Pool employees who want to maintain maximum flexibility can remain in the Temporary Pool, accepting assignments on a one-by-one basis .
Each assignment will differ in the work performed. Typical temporary work includes:
- Office administration
- Secretarial
- Technical
- Data entry
- Reception
- Graphic design
- Web design
- Event management
Qualifications
Qualifications for each assignment will vary based on the role, but employees must meet the following general requirements:
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- 2 years’ experience in a broad range of office functions.
- Excellent knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of Mac and PC platforms.
- 50 wpm keyboard skills with a high degree of accuracy.
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated attention to detail.
- Software proficiency – including Word, Excel, FileMaker, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material and information with discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing office environments and assignment levels.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative.
What We Offer
At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):
- An additional 14% pay in lieu of benefits
- Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
Additional Information
SFU's Temporary Pool remains open for new applications, however, applications are reviewed based on demand for temporary support.
Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact
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