Auxiliary Administrative Support

British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology

Administration, Customer Service

CAD 27.92-39.41 / hour

Posted on Sep 11, 2026

Position Details

Position Information
Position Title Auxiliary Administrative Support
Who We Are
At BCIT, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our People Plan, Caring for Our People. Strengthening BCIT Together., we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We foster healthy and supportive workplaces, invest in learning and development, strengthen connections across our community, and empower innovation and transformation. With a competitive compensation package, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth, BCIT offers a workplace where your contributions matter and your career can flourish. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for more than a decade.
Position Summary
BCIT’s in-house Auxiliary Administrative Support Services is looking for high caliber, dynamic and flexible individuals who have the skills and ability to work within the Institute in a variety of temporary administrative support assignments.

The temporary assignments could be part-time or full-time hours of work and located at any of the below BCIT Campus locations:

Most positions are on-site at the above campus locations and require auxiliary staff to report in-person to their designated assignments.

Assignments may vary from a few hours to several months in duration at any of our campuses. Auxiliary staff can be contacted the day assignments become available or with a few days of advanced notice. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment.

We provide support where employees are absent due to sick leave, vacation, or to assist with heavy workloads. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial to being successful in a temporary role.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties may include: front-line customer service and clerical work including data entry, general or senior administrative support, taking meeting minutes, generating reports, and processing payments.

Work assignments vary in complexity and initiative, and all offer a variety in terms of challenge and value. Some roles are extremely challenging while others are busy, but routine in nature.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of six months post-secondary education in addition to formal training in a business/office program, including Microsoft Office package.
  • Minimum two to three years of general administrative experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Formal training and experience using email systems and Microsoft Office products, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
  • Banner and Cognos experience is an asset.
  • Desire to remain current with business office systems.
  • Keyboarding skills of 55 wpm.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Customer service oriented with an emphasis on excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Flexibility and ability to be called in on short-notice and work at various campus locations.
BCIT Human Resources accepts auxiliary pool applications on an ongoing basis.

Please note: these are the minimum required qualifications. This position is a dayshift position as defined in Article 14.1 of the Collective Agreement.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan including access to a Health Care Spending Account of up to $500 if eligible!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!


BCIT is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our workforce, BCIT, and the larger community. We strongly encourage Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+ to apply. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Accessibility is an integral part of BCIT’s commitment to equity and inclusion. If you require an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please Contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and learn more about how we hire.


The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range Salary varies based on position: $27.92 - $39.41 per hour.
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with set progressions to the maximum as per the Collective Agreement. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category Administration
Department 2 HR Employee Relations
Campus Location Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status Auxiliary/Casual
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Number of Vacancies Multiple
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number 26B043
Competition Open Date 09/05/2026
Competition Close Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled? No
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/10665

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
    • 0-1
    • 1-2
    • 3-5
    • 6-9
    • 10+
  2. All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
    • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
    • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
  3. How many days/hours per week are you available?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. This position requires the employee to travel to our different campuses at Annacis Island/Richmond/North Vancouver. Do you have a reliable source of transportation to commute to these campuses?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. Due to the varying demand for services, there may be breaks between assignments, we therefore cannot guarantee ongoing employment. Are you comfortable with this?
    • Yes, I am comfortable with breaks between assignments and understand ongoing employment is not guranteed.
    • No, I am not comfortable with breaks between assignments.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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