We are looking for an Administrative Coordinator to provide dedicated, proactive administrative coordination support to the Director of Employee Health, Safety & Wellness and their department at WorkSafeBC.
In this role, you’ll partner with the Director to build a strong team and fulfill a common vision. This position requires you to use a high level of discretion and tact in handling confidential and sensitive information. If you have administrative experience supporting Director level operations, proficiency in Microsoft applications, exceptional customer service, effective organizational skills, and can execute a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, consider applying for this exciting opportunity.
How you’ll make a difference: You’ll build and empower teams that serve workers and employers across B.C.
Where you’ll work : At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position. This role is based in the Richmond, BC office.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Be flexible and responsive to emerging priorities and time‑sensitive requests
- Exercise sound judgment and independence
- Build and maintain effective working relationships
- Synthesize complex or varied information
- Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to a variety of groups and individuals
- Meet deadlines in a high-volume, multi-tasking, client-focused environment with a strong attention to detail
- Interact with key WorkSafeBC personnel and external sources while exercising discretion in providing information in the absence of the Director
- Handle confidential and sensitive information, and resolve conflicts
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes; recommend solutions and refer issues as appropriate
- Problem-solve proficiently, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness
Your background and experience
- Completion of grade 12 and post-secondary education in Business or Business Administration is preferred
- 3-5 years of related work experience in an administrative role supporting senior management and/or Director level operations
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Clipchamp, Forms, etc.)
- Other equivalencies may be considered
We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Consent to a criminal record check
- Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada
Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
Learn more: Discover who we are.
Salary: $65,476.14 - $79,553/annually
Our benefits
As a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
- 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
- Extensive health care and dental benefits
- Sick Leave
Learn more: Find out what we offer.
Want to apply?
- Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
- Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
