Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.
Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community.
The Position
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Administrative Assistant supports both financial operations and organizational administration. This role ensures timely and accurate processing of accounts payable functions while providing high-level administrative support in key areas including Board coordination, housing subsidy administration, and general office operations.
The role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organization, and contributes to efficient financial processes, effective governance support, and smooth day-to-day administrative functions across the organization.
Overview
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Job status: Permanent part-time
- Job title: Finance & Administrative Assistant
- Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
- Work site: Lift Head Office
- Date Posted: May 25, 2026
- Close Date: June 8, 2026
- Hourly wage: $24.54 per hour
- Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager
Qualifications
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Certificate in accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, or administrative support.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and accounting systems.
- Experience working with databases and record management systems.
Skills and Assets
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Accounts payable and financial record administration
- Invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment coordination
- Financial accuracy, organization, and audit-ready documentation
- Vendor and staff communication and customer service
- Meeting and calendar coordination
- Records management and administrative documentation
- Housing subsidy and program administration support
- Database management and waitlist coordination
- Report preparation and information tracking
- General office administration and reception support
- Strong organizational, confidentiality, and multitasking skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, and administrative systems
Working Condition and Physical Requirements
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Primarily office-based environment.
- Standard hours of work, with occasional flexibility required during peak financial period (e.g., month-end) and to support Lift meetings.
- Regular use of computers, phones, and office equipment.
We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We live and work on the homelands and territories of the Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory.
Lift Community Services is an community-based non-profit society that offers community programs and services that improve the lives of people living in the qathet Region. We work with people facing barriers and community partners to build relationships, find solutions to community challenges, and mobilize resources to help community members get the support they need to thrive. We offer housing and employment services, and a range of other inclusive, supportive services like literacy supports, food security programs, family services, harm reduction and health care services, complex care housing services, and more.
