ACET Administrative Manager

University of Victoria; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria invites applications for an Administrative Manager within the Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET). You will oversee a broad range of administrative services, including HR, space planning, office IT, governance support and executive assistance, guiding the ACET Administration team and its coop program.

Reporting to the COO, you’ll drive payroll and benefits liaison, budget management, and confidential handling of information while coordinating with UVic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant administrative experience in a post-secondary environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Experience with governance committees and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates all administrative services for ACET, including HR administration, space management and office administration, event coordination and support, office IT needs, governance committee support, and executive support.
• Supervises, trains, and day-to-day manages the ACET Administration team and the ACET Co-op program.
• Lead planning and implementation of all administrative functions for ACET, including HR, onboarding, payroll and benefits support, and relationships with UVic HR.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Governance committees

Budget management

HR administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/HR/admin

Tools

Banner

Banner Document Management

FAST

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> VP - Research - Research Activities

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

11 October 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$80,369.00 - $104,529.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG11

Employee Group:

PEA - Regular

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

• Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range: Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
  

Job Summary

Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner international initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through local, community-based collaborations. Established at the University of Victoria (UVic) in 2023, ACET builds on three decades of knowledge and innovation developed by UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) with industry, non-profit, government and community partners. With support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the University of Victoria. ACET's purpose is to deliver world-leading research, enabling equitable, community-led energy transitions that can be scaled globally to reduce emissions and enhance community well-being.
Mandate:
Reporting to the Corporate Operations Officer (COO), the Administrative Manager oversees and coordinates all administrative services for ACET, which includes all facets of human resources administration, space management and office administration, event coordination and support, office IT needs, governance committee support, and executive support. The Administrative Manager is responsible for supervising, training, and day-to-day management of the ACET Administration team (direct reports) and ACET’s Co-op program.
Objectives:
Leads the planning and implementation of all administrative functions for ACET including:

• Oversees and implements all administrative human resources needs for ACET including hiring and recruitment, onboarding, records administration, payroll and benefits support, and liaising with UVic HR and administration.
• Acts as the main point of contact for management of the ACET Headquarters. Coordinates workspace planning, maintains office supply inventory, coordinates with UVic IT to maintain office IT systems, manages office budget, and resolves issues related to space.
• Supports all administrative needs of ACET’s governance committees.
• Provides leadership and supervision to ACET’s Administration team and provides administrative expertise and support across ACET including ACET leadership.

The Administrative Manager may periodically be required to work outside of regular office hours to support ACET events, functions, and meet deadlines, and may be required to travel locally and nationally to support ACET events

Job Requirements

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, administration, or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant administrative experience in a post-secondary environment, of which at least 3 years must be in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills for effective communication with staff, Executive, governance committees, researchers, and external partners.
• Experience in the administration of governance committees.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism when managing confidential information.
• Thorough knowledge of post-secondary administrative systems, policies, and governance structures.
• Demonstrated experience with information systems such as Banner and Banner Document Management, FAST, and SharePoint as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to support and train staff using these systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human resources principles, systems and practices with experience in a unionized environment.
• Ability to mentor others, including students.
• Demonstrated administrative and organizational skills, including budget management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs in a face-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate, build and maintain positive relationships with diverse individuals and work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and supervision.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity Statement:

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups .

Accessibility Statement:

If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: [e-mail] Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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