BC Assessment is currently looking for a permanent Project Assistant to join the ITS Support Team at the Uptown office in Victoria! This entry-level position is great for someone looking to start their career within project management or business analysis and is looking to grow!
We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees Nation of the Coast Salish People. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.
Location: Victoria, BC – Uptown
Hybrid Work: Minimum 3 days per week in office
Compensation: $59,991.92 - $70,482.19*
Competition Close Date: Thursday September 3, 2026 @ 11:59PM
This position is included in the bargaining unit.
- The compensation range above is based on the salary schedule outlined in the CUPE 1767 Collective Agreement. Successful candidates typically start at the minimum of the range (Step 1), with the opportunity to receive an increment after 12 months of service.
An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established
Who we are
As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.
Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!
Who you are
Reporting to the Lead Business Analyst, the Project Assistant provides support in areas such as project management, contract management, budget and forecasting activities and general ITS administration.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and has excellent communication, analytical thinking, problem solving and time management skills. You are knowledgeable in contract, vendor and project management practices and eager to share your knowledge.
What you’ll get to do
Creates purchase requests/purchase orders for contracts, maintaining a library of contract documents in accordance with BCA policies.
Process vendor and customer invoices and follow up as necessary.
Assist in drafting agreements and client forms using standard templates.
Tracks expenditures by cost, maintaining a log of all invoices and financial status of each contract, with charges correctly allocated against each project.
Provides administrative support to the project teams and management, including organizing meetings, maintaining project records, and information.
Identifies changes in status, timelines, projections, and resources that present risks and opportunities through the continual review of the project plan and reports.
Assisting the project manager with budgeting and filing financial reports.
Writing and distributing project-related messages and status updates.
Designs and produce executive/stakeholder presentations, informational brochures, public education material, or other promotional materials.
Provides training on project administrative and software tools, templates, and procedures to other staff.
Sets up and maintains SharePoint Online repositories.
Recommends project administration standards and practices.
What you bring to the team
Education
Experience
1 year of experience providing project management support services.
2 years of experience providing general administrative related duties to senior management and/or executive.
Experience with contract administration.
Intermediate experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook .
Preferred experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project, and Visio.
Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Why you’ll love it here
We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:
Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.
Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.
Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employees overall well-being.
Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, leadership development and career development scholarship program.
Location – Our office is located in Saanich, BC at Uptown which overlooks several shops and coffee shops and is walking distance to the Galloping Goose trail network. Our office also has secure bike storage and secure change rooms with lockers.
At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our values include:
Our commitment to you
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.
We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.
One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from anyone, including Indigenous Peoples, Black People, Members of Racialized Groups/Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and People with Diverse Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities or Expressions.
What else you should know
Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.
Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.
If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.
All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.
What’s next
Interviews are scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026.
An eligibility list for future vacancies may be established
Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory background check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).
