Office Assistant

SCSBC; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Christian School in Chilliwack, BC is seeking an Office Assistant to join our school community starting January 4, 2027. This part-time role supports front desk operations, attendance, volunteer administration, and helps with events and general office tasks.

The successful candidate will be organized, discreet, and service-oriented, with the ability to handle interruptions in a busy school environment. Experience in a school setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school, office, or reception environment.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions professionally.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient with Google Workspace and able to learn new software quickly.
• MyEducation BC experience is an asset; basic spreadsheet skills are helpful; First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk and reception support.
• Process attendance information daily.
• Assist with routine volunteer administration.
• Support school and fundraising events.
• Handle a range of practical office tasks with accuracy.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Attention to detail

Google Workspace

Customer service

Tools

Google Workspace

MyEducation BC

Job description

School/Organization: Unity Christian School

Employment Type: part-time

Compensation Range: $26.42 – $28.02/hour

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Employment Type: 0.4 FTE (40%) (two full days per week)
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Salary Range: $26.42 to $28.02/hour (dependent on experience)

Unity Christian School, located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, is inviting applications for a warm, organized, and dependable Office Assistant to join our school community beginning January 4, 2027.

The Office Assistant helps ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school office. This role provides front desk and reception support, processes attendance information, assists with routine volunteer administration, supports school and fundraising events, and helps with a range of practical office tasks. The successful candidate will enjoy helping people,

be comfortable managing frequent interruptions, and bring accuracy, discretion, and a service-oriented approach to a busy school environment.

Unity Christian School is a vibrant Pre-K – 12 Christ-centred learning community serving over 643 students in the Eastern Fraser Valley. The mission of Unity Christian School is to “nurture our students’ God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.”

We are looking for a passionate and growth-minded individual who is ready to live into our staff core values:

• Mission Oriented – nurturing our students’ God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.
• Growth Seekers – keeping a growth mindset and being committed to growing in our profession using our PGP (Professional Growth Plan).
• Kingdom Builders – serving our students and providing opportunities for them to serve one another and their local and global community.
• Joyful Collaborators – working closely with colleagues and learning together.
• Sabbath Keepers – prioritizing time to refrain from work and to focus on health and wellness; intentionally setting time aside to pray and commune with God and His people

Each candidate must be:

• Dedicated to Christian education

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a busy school, office, or reception environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions professionally.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm and helpful approach to students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and the ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience with MyEducation BC is an asset; basic spreadsheet skills and Basic First Aid are also assets.

Unity Christian School
Nathan Boersema
Head of School