Job Description

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Human Resources Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

: The Human Resources Assistant will assist the Human Resources Manager in administering and maintaining day-to-day HR functions for all institutions (Alexander College, Alexander Academy, Brighton College) and affiliated companies. The HR Assistant will assist general communication (phone, e-mail, and in person) with all staff and instructors. A large part of the HR Assistant's job will be to assist in the employee recruitment and development process from beginning to completion. The HR Assistant may work closely with managers from different departments to support staff recruitment, development, performance, and improvement.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time, Temporary (1-year contract with possible extension)

WHY JOIN US:

Group extended health, dental, and life benefits Employee?engagement?events?and activities Employee Assistance Program Facilities: Brand new campus and office space that emphasizes a culture of environmentally friendly practices Secure bike lockers and shower Supportive, friendly, and encouraging team of people

WHO WE ARE:

Alexander College is a private post-secondary institution serving approximately 4,000 students every year. Students choose to study at Alexander College to complete their Associate or Arts or Science degree or take a variety of University Transfer courses. We strive for excellence in higher education for students from many cultural backgrounds and language abilities by providing university transfer courses and degree programs, individual support services, and campus activities to foster local and global community engagement.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources from BC or equivalent
At least 1 year of post-secondary training in HR, or a relevant administrative discipline
*An equivalent combination of education & experience may be considered

Superior English written and oral communication skills Highly organized, diligent, and detail-oriented Experience working as a part of an administrative team Intermediate proficiency with MS Office suite, with proven mastery of Word and Excel Strong ability to proactively, critically, and collaboratively problem solve Exceptional work ethic and ability to initiate and remain on task without supervision

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in tracking vacation, sick days, lateness, and absences for all staff and instructors and work through discrepancies with employee and finance Maintain and improve HR resources within HR department (files, forms, archives) Assist HR Manager in editing employee handbooks, position descriptions, contracts, internal policies, etc. while ensuring compliance with the Employment Standards Act and all other BC legal system requirements Assist the HR Manager and team with employee hiring and termination processes Conduct basic employee and instructor orientation, complete items on new hire checklists, and send introductory email to staff, SASC members, and Department Heads if applicable Assist HR Manager in communicating benefits plans (Extended Health and GRSP - Group Retirement Savings Plan) Provide first point of contact to employees and faculty for all related inquiries and direct them by phone, e-mail, or in person to the appropriate person or department Other duties as assigned by the HR Manager, Executive team, or VP Operations.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and you would like to apply, please visit our careers page for the full position description: https://alexandercollege.ca/about-us/careers/ and e-mail your?

cover letter

?and?

resume

?with the e-mail title being?

"[Your Full-name]_Human Resources Assistant 2025".In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to this team and why you'd be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.?

No phone calls please.

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Alexander College values the diversity of its community and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those from groups that have been historically underrepresented in post-secondary education, and we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples. Please note that Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Thank you!

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $50,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnaby, BC V5H 4T6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person