Office Assistant and Facilities Clerk

Simon Fraser University; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 1,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance recreation office operations. This role is essential for fostering an inclusive community and ensuring smooth scheduling of athletic and recreational activities. The successful candidate will engage with students, staff, and faculty, providing exceptional customer service while managing various administrative tasks. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant university community. If you are passionate about recreation and community engagement, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks’ vacation

Hybrid-work program

On-campus tuition waiver

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• High school graduation with training in relevant applications.
• 2 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage recreation office operations and facility scheduling.
• Train staff and build relationships with users of recreation programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Judgment and Initiative

Education

High School Graduation

Training in Word Processing and Database Applications

Tools

Word Processing Applications

Database Applications

Spreadsheet Applications

Desktop Publishing Applications

Job description

Union / Affiliation : C.U.P.E. Local 3338

Pay range : $1,895.65 to $2,145.78 bi-weekly

SFU Department : Athletics & Recreation

Position Grade : 6

Number of openings : 1

Biweekly Hours : 70

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

SFU Athletics & Recreation provides athletics excellence to student-athletes and active living and recreational opportunities to the university community. As Canada's only NCAA-affiliated institution, SFU Athletics competes at the highest levels of collegiate sports, offering student-athletes the opportunity to excel in various disciplines. SFU Recreation offers students, staff, faculty and the general community a wide range of recreational activities in the areas of aquatics, climbing, fitness, sports and instructional rec programs.

About the Role

This position plays a key role in recreation office operations and facility scheduling/administration for Athletics & Recreation. It creates a community of inclusion and opportunity for students, staff, faculty and the general community to participate in athletic and recreation programs and services. This position is pivotal in training staff and building relationships with internal and external users.

Qualifications

High school graduation and training of moderate duration (one semester) in word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing applications. 2 years related experience. An equivalent combination of formal education, certificate/program of study and experience is acceptable.

• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills through interacting and working with faculty, staff, students and the general community in a professional, courteous, collaborative and respectful manner.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgement and initiative.
• Ability to process cheque, debit and credit card transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift, move or carry materials and equipment up to 20 kg.

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 continuing employees who belong in the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Local 3338):

• 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members
• And more!

Additional Information

An Internal Candidate has been identified.

Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Days/hours of work are usually Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.