City : British Columbia

Category : Other

Industry : Real estate and rental and leasing

Employer : BC Housing

TEAM ASSISTANT:

($45,449.88 - $51,540.17 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Maintenance, the Team Assistant is responsible for providing support related to maintenance functions. He/she/they ensures that all Modernization and Improvement (M&I) capital project documentation and financial requirements are in accordance with guidelines, appropriate acts and BC Housing Supply Policy. The position is responsible for project administration; completion of contract administration requirements for major and minor capital repair projects; and preparation of accurate and timely tendering documents.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma and completion of post-secondary courses in finance, administration or other relevant field .
• Considerable experience in project administration or related administration field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.
• Criminal Record Check Required

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge of general office administration procedures
• Sound knowledge of construction and maintenance terminology
• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and grammatical usage
• Working knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Some knowledge of construction processes and building envelope failure
• Some knowledge of cash flow analysis and budgeting of construction projects
• Excellent project administration skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan ahead three or more months in advance of critical dates
• Proficient in the use of various computer applications including Word, spreadsheet, database and other project management applications
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team
• Ability to type a minimum of 50 wpm with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to learn and understand invitational and public procurement and tendering practises
• Ability to handle large volumes of work with the requirement to meet multiple tight deadlines
• Ability to read and review construction contracts, Change Orders and other contract documentation
• Ability to exercise good judgement in dealing with matters of a financial or confidential nature