DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT (Employment Services) - #1919

Posted 14 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

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Job Description

The Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a leading employer in BC’s social services sector. With over 50 community-based programs and services for children, youths, and adults in Vancouver and Richmond, we offer superior programs and services to enable people with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential.

Job Title: DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT|#1919
Service Area: Vocational & Day Services
Location: Vancouver
Start Date: September 16, 2024 (Ending May 30, 2025)
Term/Status: Temporary Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00-16:00 // 37.5 hours per week
Hourly Wage: $26.64 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE: Provides administrative support to the Employment Services department - Jobs West and Starworks.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Post-secondary diploma.
Recent office experience working with Word, Excel and variety of computer software and able to type accurately at a minimum of 60 w.p.m.
2 years of administrative experience.
Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language.
Ability to respond/communicate with public and staff in a positive, professional and courteous mature manner.
Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidence.
Experience with non-profit sector and mid-sized organization in a unionized environment.

Standard requirements include:

Criminal Record Clearance
Medical Clearance
Class 5 Driver's License
Demonstrated competency in English
Basic computer literacy
Eligible to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER:

A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Educational and training opportunities
Flexible work schedules

*This position requires Union Membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a non-profit association which supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to realize their full potential through new opportunities, personal choice, and community involvement. Areas within our association include: Infant Development, Integrated Child Care, Respite Care, After-school Leisure and Life Skills Programs, Supported Work and Employment Programs, Community Access, Residential Group Homes, Semi-Independent Living and our Head Office which is located in Richmond. Visit our website to see more details about DDA. www.develop.bc.ca or email your resumes to jobs@develop.bc.ca (job title or competition number must be entered in the subject line of your email)

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