2025-141; HR Assistant, Legal and EDI (Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant)

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an HR Assistant for its Legal and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Divisions. This role involves providing administrative support, handling confidential matters, and assisting with legal documentation. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma in Human Resources and relevant experience, along with proficiency in various software applications.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Assisting with legal document preparation and handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative assistance to Legal Counsel.
• Manage correspondence, schedule meetings, and prepare documents.

Skills

Proficiency in software applications

Basic data management skills

Education

Diploma in Human Resources

Tools

SAP

Adobe

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

2025-141; HR Assistant, Legal and EDI (Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant)

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We are seeking an HR Assistant, Legal and EDI to support our Legal and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Divisions by providing clerical and administrative assistance to Legal Counsel, People and Culture, and the Senior Manager, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The role involves performing administrative tasks on various projects, handling highly confidential matters, assisting with legal document preparation, review, and disclosure, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and preparing documents and presentations. You will also be responsible for data collection and related duties as needed.

Qualifications include a Diploma in Human Resources and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in software applications such as SAP, Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and basic data management skills are required. A valid Driver’s Licence for British Columbia is also necessary.

Please submit your application by Monday, May 26, 2025.

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