ACET Administrative Manager

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University of Victoria
- Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

11 October 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

1.0

$80,369.00 - $

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

SG11

PEA - Regular

1

Administrative and Support Services

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

* This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

• Recruitment range: $80,369 to $88,612. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
• Performance range:
  Up to $104,529. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner international initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through local, community-based collaborations. Established at the University of Victoria (UVic) in 2023, ACET builds on three decades of knowledge and innovation developed by UVic’s Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) with industry, non-profit, government and community partners. With support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, ACET is a partnership between Royal Roads University, University of British Columbia, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and Yukon University, led by the University of Victoria.

ACET's purpose is to deliver world-leading research, enabling equitable, community-led energy transitions that can be scaled globally to reduce emissions and enhance community well-being.
Mandate:
Reporting to the Corporate Operations Officer (COO), the Administrative Manager oversees and coordinates all administrative services for ACET, which includes all facets of human resources administration, space management and office administration, event coordination and support, office IT needs, governance committee support, and executive support. The Administrative Manager is responsible for supervising, training, and day-to-day management of the ACET Administration team (direct reports) and ACET’s Co-op program.
Objectives:
Leads the planning and implementation of all administrative functions for ACET including:

• Oversees and implements all administrative human resources needs for ACET including hiring and recruitment, onboarding, records administration, payroll and benefits support, and liaising with UVic HR and administration.
• Acts as the main point of contact for management of the ACET Headquarters. Coordinates workspace planning, maintains office supply inventory, coordinates with UVic IT to maintain office IT systems, manages office budget, and resolves issues related to space.
• Supports all administrative needs of ACET’s governance committees.
• Provides leadership and supervision to ACET’s Administration team and provides administrative expertise and support across ACET including ACET leadership.

The Administrative Manager may periodically be required to work outside of regular office hours to support ACET events, functions, and meet deadlines, and may be required to travel locally and…