Project Assistant

Are you looking to be part of an organization with a vision of a healthy and inclusive community where individuals and families can thrive? Burnaby Family Life has been changing lives for over 50 years and we want you to join our team!

We are looking for a Project Assistant for the Building Community Capacity Program Initiative. This role will also support the work of Burnaby Family Life and the BIPT / Burnaby LIP.

We are proud to offer an extensive benefits package…

• 100% Employer Paid Comprehensive Extended Health and Dental Coverage
• Paid Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Minimum three weeks vacation for full time employees
• Generous Sick Time
• Group Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Group RRSP Plan with Employer Contributions

What this role will do:

• Assist in the review of the existing Faith Directory
• Work with Communications Team to develop marketing materials
• Provide administrative assistance, including the scheduling of tours and organization of community dialogues for the Interfaith Network
• Assist in the development of the updated Interfaith Directory
• Provide administrative support for the interviews and focus groups
• Provide administrative support for training on how to address racism and discrimination.
• Supports event plans, logistics, and works with multiple stakeholders to support event planning
• Support the final report for the project
• Provide administrative support on all special initiatives that support the bridging of BIPT, BFL and EDI work in the community.
• Support an environmental scan of potential future work that complements the project.
• Help input the Interfaith Directory into custom Google maps.
• Takes meetings minutes and develops reports and action plans as needed.
• Helps support the communication platforms including websites, social media, and e-newsletters on an ongoing basis.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education required (experience in social or human sciences field an asset)
• Minimum of two-year experience working in an administrative role in funded settlement and refugee support programs and/or non- profits an asset.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Excellent technical skills in MS Office suite, social media and web-based applications
• Excellent experience using Canva
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work demands
• Ability to be culturally sensitive and manage confidential information

Title: Project Assistant, Building Community Capacity Program

Reports to: Program Manager BIPT/Burnaby LIP

Location: Work arrangement will be a combination of onsite and remote work (as allowed). Onsite location will be 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby

Hours: 35 hours weekly. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events and meetings

Wage: $23.41/hourly

Benefits: Eligibility for group benefits upon completion of 90-day probation

Start Date: Effective immediately

Closing date: until filled

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: $23.41 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Would you describe your Canva skills as excellent, strong, proficient or needs improvement?
• Would you describe your Microsoft Office skills as excellent, strong, proficient or needs improvement?
• Would you describe your writing skills as excellent, strong, proficient or needs improvement?

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (preferred)
• social services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5B 0A4