Office Manager

Yorkville University; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkville University in New Westminster, BC seeks an Office Manager to lead campus operations, ensuring a welcoming, well‑run environment on-site. You will oversee facilities, events, and community engagement while collaborating with campus leadership.

Reporting to the Principal & VPA BC Campus, this full-time on-site role offers growth and opportunities within a growing institution. Yorkville University emphasizes accessible, student‑centered education.

Qualifications

• Experience in campus operations management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate facilities and events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily campus operations and maintain welcoming environment.
• Coordinate facilities, events, and community engagements.
• Support staff, visitors, and partners to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Office management

Facilities coordination

Event planning

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities.

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Principal & VPA BC Campus, we are hiring an Office Manager. As our new Office Manager, you will be the visible, on‑site leader responsible for creating a welcoming, well‑run environment where employees, visitors, and partners can thrive. You will bring together office operations, facilities coordination, events, and community engagement under one cohesive function, ensuring the site runs smoothly while fostering collaboration across the organization.

This is a full time on‑site role based in New Westminster, BC.

What’s in it for you

Purpose beyond the workplace. Every role at Yorkville University contributes to creating an exceptional learning experience. While your focus will be on leading campus operations, your work will directly support the students, faculty, and staff who rely on a safe, welcoming, and well‑run environment to learn, teach, and thrive. You will play an important role in helping deliver on our mission of expanding access to education and empowering learners to achieve their goals.

A culture built on collaboration and growth. You will join an organization that values purposeful curiosity, inclusive leadership, and continuous improvement. Working closely with leaders across the BC campus and the broader university, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, contribute ideas, and shape how the campus experience continues to evolve. Your contributions will be visible, valued, and encouraged.

An opportunity to grow with us. As Yorkville University continues to expand, so do the opportunities for our people. You will deepen your leadership and operational expertise while gaining exposure to facilities, events, community engagement, and people leadership. You'll also have access tuition‑free courses across Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, supporting your professional development and lifelong learning.

As our new Office Manager, you will:

• Lead office operations. You will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a busy campus, ensuring the workplace is welcoming,