City : Vancouver

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

DAS ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR:

($48,174.13 - $54,676.88 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

The DAS Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing a variety of program and project administration and administrative services to a team within the Development and Asset Strategies Branch. He/she/they are required to perform the majority or all of the following functions dependent on the needs of the individual teams. The programs and projects delivered by the Branch are complex, multi-dimensional and involve numerous stakeholders, requiring considerable judgment and initiative on the part of the incumbents to effectively coordinate all administrative aspects of assigned projects to successful conclusion.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Substantial completion of a post-secondary diploma in business or program administration or other relevant discipline, including courses related to contract and accounting administration
• Considerable experience in a relevant subject area and in a comparable environment such as the housing, construction or development industry
• Front-of-office experience with a development firm is required for certain positions
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound practical knowledge of program/project, accounting, and contract administration, including invitational and public procurement and tendering practices
• Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting processes
• Sound practical knowledge of and proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheet, database and other relevant applications including MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Some knowledge of construction processes, cash flow, budgeting and scheduling
• Ability to read and review tender documents, change orders and other contract documentation
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while responding to numerous diverse and shifting challenges without compromising the quality of the work
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and good judgment when dealing with a broad range of audiences
• Ability to find and implement creative and practical solutions to problems.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Strong initiative, follow through skills and attention to detail
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills