Program Assistant - Casual

Share Family & Community Services Society; Port Moody; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SHARE Family & Community Services Society is seeking a Program Assistant to support program teams with reception and clerical tasks. The role includes answering calls, data entry, preparing reports, and maintaining files with attention to confidentiality.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and support various teams is essential. The position requires Grade 12 and related post-secondary courses, along with at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus related post-secondary courses in office procedures.
• Experience: One (1) year recent related experience; equivalent combination considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception and clerical support; direct callers and provide information to clients, visitors and volunteers.
• Assist with intake and client/applicant tracking; verify documentation for accuracy.
• Provide meeting planning support: schedule, book rooms, prepare agendas, take minutes as required.
• Perform word processing, data entry and document preparation for correspondence and reports.
• Maintain filing systems; input data into databases and update lists and registers.
• Generate spreadsheets and reports; compile data and perform basic analyses.

Skills

MS Office

Typing 50 wpm

Organizational skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Office procedures courses

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Program Assistant is a key player in supporting program teams day-to-day. They are responsible for providing a variety of reception and clerical support; this includes telephone and reception duties and all manners of word processing, preparing correspondence, reports and maintaining files and related filing systems. The Program Assistant will work on several tasks and projects at once and provide support to different program teams as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide duties related to program areas such as directing callers and providing information to clients, visitors and volunteers to the appropriate program or staff person. Provide up-to-date information pertaining to the Society, make referrals to other agencies if SHARE does not/cannot be of assistance.
• Assist with intake and client/applicant tracking, checking program requirement documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management and other program staff: arrange meetings, schedule appointments, book rooms for meetings. Prepare agendas and supporting material for distribution and take minutes at meetings as required.
• Perform word processing, data input and typing support to prepare correspondence, meeting minutes, forms, client/volunteer information, letters, and memos.
• Perform data entry functions such as inputting information into databases and contact lists; maintains and updates filing, inventory, mailing lists, registers and/or other records either manually or using a computer.
• Uses desktop software applications to generate spreadsheets, reports and other documents as required; Compiles data and produces reports and statistics as required; undertakes basic analysis and identifies key findings.
• Maintains a variety of financial records such as petty cash fund, purchase orders, cheque requisitions, process incoming money and invoices as directed in program policies, this includes documentation, receipt and preparing bank deposits.
• Work with staff members to design or adapt systems to improve efficiency/effectiveness and provide accurate record keeping. Ensure that confidential files are secure.
• Using established guidelines and policies assist volunteers with service application intake, screening, and data entry.
• Keep the reception area, waiting room, therapy rooms and work areas clean and tidy in order to present a positive and professional image to the public. This includes cleaning therapy equipment and toys as needed.
• Open and/or close the program office as required.
• Process incoming/outgoing mail; forward incoming mail as appropriate; stamp and mail outgoing mail; ensure postage supply is adequate and request more when needed.
• Ensure that office equipment is in good working order and arrange for service and repair as required. This includes maintaining, organizing, and inventorying program equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the orientation of casual program assistants.

Qualifications:

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent, plus related post-secondary courses in office procedures.

Experience: One (1) year recent related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Skills:

• Proficient with personal computers, with knowledge of MS Office and database programs.
• Typing speed of 50 wpm.
• Strong organizational skills; able to follow through on administrative procedures; uses time effectively.
• Able to work independently, prioritize, use initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; telephone reception skills and professional manners.

Closing Date: September 24, 2026 (open until filled)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Tri Cities

Hours of work: Business hours vary for each site, Monday - Friday.

Day time and evening shifts will be available.

SHARE recognizes the systemic discrimination that Black, Indigenous, Persons of Colour and many other groups have historically experienced, and continue to face in our society, and in our community. SHARE is committed to being an inclusive, welcoming and unbiased employer and service provider. Further, we are encouraging members of these communities to apply for this position. Please feel free to let us know if you carry any of these identities.

Our Organization

SHAREis an accredited non-profit, independent community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities. SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.

To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services:

• watch this video https://vimeo.com/316966573
• Visit our website at https://sharesociety.ca/