Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)
CUPE, Regular, Part-time (24 hours per week)
Internal applicants from CUPE Local 3799 will be given priority consideration.
Reporting to the Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT), the incumbent maintains and as necessary, adapts and improves a system of administrative support for the efficient and professional functioning of the Centre.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include a broad range of administrative and clerical functions that support the current and evolving needs of the Centre, and contribute to the continual improvement of efficiencies, student and client support, as well as administrative support for the Director.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing professional and courteous responses and advice to inquiries from the public, students, faculty, and other internal and external contacts;
- Making appropriate referrals to ensure inquiries are adequately addressed;
- A thorough and current understanding of the assigned unit, acquiring and demonstrating a level of institutional awareness. This requires ensuring organizational knowledge is current;
- Providing dedicated administrative and professional support to the Director;
- Handling and distributing both electronic and hard copy mail, with follow up as necessary
- Maintaining and improving both electronic and hard copy filing systems, records and databases, and producing spreadsheets and reports as requested;
- Proofreading, editing, and formatting a range of correspondence and written materials: may include authoring general correspondence, brochures, handbooks, web content, or other departmental materials for review or approval by the Director;
- Coordinating, supporting, and planning regular and special meetings, and committees, including room bookings, preparation of agendas, attendance for input and/or record keeping, and following up on subsequent proceedings;
- Providing guidance, orientation, and training to others, with possible participation in recruitment, functional supervision, scheduling, and review of other support staff
- Administering evaluations or client surveys designed to solicit feedback on programs, services, conferences or events, as requested;
- Tracking and monitoring program budgets, maintaining financial records and spreadsheets, producing reports, possibly providing input during budget cycles;
- Preparing financial and Human Resources documents as required for the proper functioning of the Centre;
- Ensuring the maintenance and distribution of adequate office supplies and the proper functioning of all office equipment; and
- Making travel arrangements, providing assistance with related documents and claims, and assisting staff and faculty members of the CTLT, and those working on behalf of the CTLT (i.e.,committee chairs) as reasonably requested.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must possess a one-year certificate or diploma in office or business
administration together with a minimum of three years related experience, preferably in an academic environment including familiarity with university structures, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and email software is essential. The ability to work with relational database interfaces, student information systems, and update web content will be considered assets. The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative is critical, with the flexibility to assist where needed and work as an active team member. Outstanding interpersonal, time management, organizational, and communication skills with a proven ability to interact in a highly professional and confidential manner are crucial. Problem solving and exercising good judgment are integral to this position.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary
This position has been classified at a Grade 5. The annual salary range for this position is $55,091.40 to $57,348.20 and the normal starting salary will be $55,091.40 pro -rated based on hours worked.
UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (includes spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/unbc-pension-plan
Normal hours of work will be between 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary when programs are in session and may include evening or weekends. Flexibility is required.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and upload and submit a cover letter and resume. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Prince George Campus.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30 PM on June 18, 2026
