Administrative Officer I
Douglas College View all jobs
- New Westminster, BC
- $56,671-63,636 per year
- Temporary
- Full-time
Salary Range$56,671 to $63,636 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement
The OpportunityThe Administrative Officer I contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners by providing daily supervisory and administrative support for the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts as well as support to the Dean in the process of strategic educational planning while providing exceptional client-centered service consistently to all stakeholder groups.
WHO WE AREDo what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFERWe offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
WHAT IT TAKES
- Successful completion of a diploma level program in Office Administration or a related field at a recognized post-secondary institution;
- A minimum of three years of related work experience;
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
- Experience working in an environment where professionalism, a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity are of primary importance.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
- This full-time, temporary position is available starting April 27, 2026 to June 23, 2027.
- Hours of work will typically be scheduled Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
- This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs
- Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs
- Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
- The position is located at the New Westminster campus; and will be required to work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations
- Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.
- A modified/flexible schedule and/or hybrid work from home arrangement may be considered, subject to the terms of the College's Work From Home Policy
Position Title Administrative Officer I
Anticipated Start Date 04/27/2026
End Date 06/23/2027
Needs a Criminal Records Check NoHow To ApplyOpen Date 04/16/2026
Close Date 04/22/2026
Open Until Filled No
Maximum Number of References 3
Minimum Number of References 3
Equity StatementDouglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important NoteQualified internal applicants must apply by April 22, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.