Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Health - Competition

Position: Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Health - Competition ID: 4640
Competition

Internal Closing Date:
June 11, 2026

External Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

# of Openings: 1

Salary Information: 8 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $29.53 to $32.94 per hour

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Travel Frequency:
Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group:
Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)

Days of Work (BCGEU):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours of Work (BCGEU): 8:30am-4:00pm

Hours per Week (BCGEU): 35

We are currently seeking an  Administrative Assistant, Faculty of Health  to join our  Faculty of Health  team.

Job Overview
To provide administrative support for the Office of the Dean and designated department(s)/program(s) within the Faculty of Health.

Priority Consideration
Priority consideration will be given to BCGEU employees currently impacted by layoff at the same or lower pay grade.

Education And Experience

Completion of four-year baccalaureate degree from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five years recent related experience that demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility. Experience working in highly complex administrative environments is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Typing speed of 55 wpm.

Excellent working knowledge of English, both verbal and written.

Working knowledge of routine office systems and procedures, including standard filing systems, record‑keeping, etc.

Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in editing documents.

Proven ability with time‑management skills in coordinating projects and meeting multiple overlapping deadlines.

Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively prioritize tasks in an office environment with changing demands and frequent interruptions.

Effective communication skills, both spoken and written, exhibiting a high level of tact, professionalism and diplomacy.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to patiently and effectively deal with a diverse range of people in a respectful and professional manner.

Proven ability to take direction and complete assigned tasks on time.

Proven ability to work independently under minimal supervision, exercising good judgment and initiative.

Proven ability to handle confidential matters and materials with tact and discretion.

Proven ability to compose standard forms of business communication such as memoranda, business correspondence, minutes of meetings, etc.

Proven ability to work collaboratively within an administrative team.

Ability to comprehend, communicate and comply with established policies, practices and procedures.

Demonstrated ability at the intermediate level with MS Office package and website maintenance.

Inherent ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and rapidly changing work environments.

Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more! Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time.

Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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