Program Assistant, Group Homes

BC Housing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Wellness programs

Recognition programs

Livegreen transit pass

Social Club

Community involvement

Job summary

BC Housing is seeking a Program Assistant, Group Homes in Burnaby, BC. The role provides financial and administrative support for the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation Group Homes portfolio, including year‑end reconciliations and rent reviews.

The successful candidate will contribute to budgeting, accounting practices, and stakeholder coordination, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a diploma in Business Administration, bookkeeping, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable work experience in financial administration.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial and administrative duties for the PHRC Group Homes portfolio.
• Handle year-end reconciliations, mortgage administration and annual market rent reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical ability

Research skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Diploma in Business Administration / bookkeeping

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidised housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership.

Our mission is to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Location: BURNABY, BC

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, GROUP HOMES

Job ID: 6977

REGULAR/FULL-TIME

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Portfolio Administration, the Program Assistant, Group Homes performs financial and administrative duties for the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation (PHRC) Group Homes portfolio, year-end reconciliations, mortgage administration and annual market rent reviews for the Provincial Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) Senior Program. He/She/They maintains frequent liaison with internal staff, sponsoring ministries, operators, vendors and other stakeholders.

$55203.1 - $62,584.8 - Annually

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education & Experience

• Completion of a diploma in Business Administration, bookkeeping, or other relevant discipline.
• Considerable work experience in financial administration.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of program and financial administration.
• Sound knowledge of accounting practices, budget preparation and reconciliation. Sound knowledge and proficiency in relevant databases, spreadsheet and word processing software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, research, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with solid command of the English language
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to learn and understand the BCH Funding Program Social Policy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, adjust communication. style as required to probe and assess issues.
• Ability to work independently, and to contribute and co-operate in a team environment.
• Keyboarding skills at 40 wpm.

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.