Temporary Administrative Assistant

BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU); City of Langley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent employees' union in Langley is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant. The role involves performing administrative tasks, managing documents, and supporting team members. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and effective organizational abilities. This temporary position offers competitive pay and requires working 32 hours across four days. Applications accepted via email until August 6, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of administrative experience.
• Excellent keyboarding skills (40-50 wpm).
• Professional telephone manner required.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of documents such as letters, minutes, and reports.
• Respond to phone calls and assist visitors.
• Coordinate and book meeting rooms and travel.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Keyboarding

Client-orientation

Organizational skills

Education

Administrative training

High school graduation

Tools

Database software

Job description

BCGEU 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 and are residents of the Province of BC.

THE ORGANIZATION

About Us: The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia with over 95,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the public and private sector. We trace our beginnings back to the early 1900s when provincial government employees formed an association to address their working conditions. Since then, our union has organized thousands of workers outside the government service. We’re continuing to grow.

The BCGEU believes that every worker is entitled to union representation and free collective bargaining without discrimination. Collective bargaining rights are human rights.

We strive to eliminate barriers to members’ involvement and inclusion in union activity. All people are entitled to enjoy human rights, political freedom, quality public services, democratic government, and a sustainable environment, in a just society. The BCGEU commits to social justice, equality, workplace safety, decent wages and working conditions. We will pursue social, economic, and political justice as those are the goals upon which the labour movement was founded.

BCGEU 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 justice and fairness for British Columbians.

POSITION: TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Fraser Valley Area Office

GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT

WAGE RATE: $36.43- $39.67 per hour

Position Term:

• 3-month temporary position or until the incumbent returns

Reporting to the Director of the Fraser Valley Area office, an Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives. This person will also be required to assist with switchboard and receptionist duties. The position is in Langley, BC.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include processing a variety of documents such as letters, minutes, reports, bargaining proposals, bargaining bulletins and general correspondence; drafting correspondence, calculating calendar deadlines for grievances, notices to bargain and appeals; responding to phone calls and walk-in visitors; assisting component/local executives; coordinating, preparing and distributing materials for strike/ratification votes; booking meeting rooms, travel and accommodation; prioritizing incoming mail; maintaining filing and bring forward system; and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Applicant must have 2-4 years administrative experience; high school graduation supplemented by administrative training; excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills; keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm); switchboard experience; database experience required; an aptitude for organization and detail professional telephone manner; excellent client-orientation; and the ability to set priorities and work within time limits.

Please note that temporary and probationary employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements.

Hours of work are 32 hours, four days per week.

The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of colour, women, LGBTQ2SI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application as a single attachment. If you are including both a cover letter and a resume, please combine them into one file before uploading. When submitting your application, be sure to include the Position Title, and Job ID in the subject line when submitting your application.

Submit applications no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday August 6, 2025.

Note: Applications submitted with multiple attachments may not be considered.

Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: [e-mail]