Travel & Events Administrator (Conventions)

BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU); Burnaby; On-site; CAD 52,224 - 56,894; Full time

Job summary

A labor union organization in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an Administrative Support for its Conventions, Conferences & Travel Department. The role involves coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with event planning, and maintaining compliance with union policies. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, at least two years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive wage rate of $37.91- $41.30 per hour, working 32 hours a week.

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years’ administrative experience.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience with event planning.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in high-volume online travel and hotel bookings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements for staff and members.
• Assist with event registration and attendee tracking.
• Maintain travel records and documentation.
• Provide administrative support for the triennial convention.

Skills

Excellent keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm)

Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduation supplemented by administrative training

Travel agent certificate or equivalent

Tools

Unionware

SQL based and relational databases

Job description

A labor union organization in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an Administrative Support for its Conventions, Conferences & Travel Department. The role involves coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with event planning, and maintaining compliance with union policies. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, at least two years of related experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a competitive wage rate of $37.91- $41.30 per hour, working 32 hours a week.