Program Assistant II - Continuing Education HS

Program Assistant II - Continuing Education HS
$28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

Provides a high level of administrative support to Continuing Education in support of non-credit courses, programs, and services. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good t’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 OFFER

We 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

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

Completion of one-year post-secondary education together with a minimum of two years of directly related experience in Continuing or Adult Education in an educational institution;

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.

Demonstrated ability to keyboard 55 wpm accurately, together with demonstrated ability to perform computer applications at an advanced level and proficiency with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard), word processing software (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); electronic mail and Internet applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes and calculators is essential. Proven ability to take and prepare minutes, organize and systemize office processes;

create general office correspondence, business letters, reports, and other related program/department documents.

Strong English language skills together with demonstrated written communication skills, and the ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators, students and the public including representatives from other post-secondary institutions and Health Authorities.

Hold a valid BC Drivers’ license and have access to a motor vehicle for off-site work-related functions and/or meetings.

This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting  November 16, 2026 to January 29, 2027.

Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.

The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.

Equity Statement

Douglas 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.