Student Life Office Assistant & Front Desk Pro

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vacation time (15+ days prorated)

Extended health & dental

Pension plan

Professional development benefits

Wellness programs

Free access to BCIT facilities

Job summary

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) seeks a temporary, full-time Office Assistant to support the Student Life Office. You will handle front desk duties, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and coordinate events and communications.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, student information systems experience, and excellent interpersonal abilities. BCIT emphasizes equity, learning, and supportive work culture for a temporary 1.0 FTE position.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and relevant post secondary office administrator training.
• Two years general experience with a minimum of six months practical experience in office administration within a post-secondary setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel) and ability to manage email and internet navigation.
• Experience with student information systems (Banner/Advocate) and basic design tools (Canva/Creative Cloud).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide front desk and reception coverage for the Student Life Office.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by email, and by phone.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and scheduling of student employees.
• Coordinate department scheduling, meetings, and events and prepare related documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and liaise with campus services and IT for issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Discretion

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / office admin training

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Email management

Student information systems

Banner

Advocate (Simplicity)

Canva

Creative Cloud

Job description

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) seeks a temporary, full-time Office Assistant to support the Student Life Office. You will handle front desk duties, assist with recruitment and onboarding, and coordinate events and communications.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, student information systems experience, and excellent interpersonal abilities. BCIT emphasizes equity, learning, and supportive work culture for a temporary 1.0 FTE position.