Job Description

Come work for Canada's largest 10K Race - The 2026 Vancouver Sun Run!

TITLE

: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR - CONTRACT POSITION

LOCATION

: In- Person Role (non-negotiable). The Vancouver Sun Run Office - Royal Centre, Downtown Vancouver

REPORTS TO

: Operations & Marketing Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Help communicate all key event info to race participants. Support the Team Coordinator in liaising with team captains and fulfill team category race needs. Assist the Operations & Marketing Manager with day-to-day functions of the office and event.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

? Assist with phone inquiries and respond to emails with race information

? Help manage, organize, and maintain the Vancouver Sun Run registrations

? Help research and solicit prospective new participants especially for Team Categories

? Support Team Coordinator with tasks with the Team Programs

? Help manage the Volunteer Program, Charity Program and Virtual Program, as needed

? Support other office staff and event needs as required by Operations & Marketing Manager

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent customer service skills. Computer - must have working knowledge of Office (particularly Excel and Word). Great problem solver and advanced ability to multitask. Quick learner and good under pressure. Must have 3+yrs of customer service, office administration and/or marketing experience.

PERSONALITY:

Friendly, very reliable and most importantly a helpful and positive team-player. Self-driven and very detail oriented. Must also be very organized and works well under pressure.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Seasonal Contract date: Jan 5 - Apr 23, 2026

. 2 Week Probationary period from Jan 5-16, 2026. Seasonal contract position with pay rate of $23 per hour. Contractor responsible for filing taxes with CRA. Must work in person at our downtown office and offsite locations (non-negotiable).

Workdays: (5) days per week, Monday to Friday from 8:45am-4:15pm starting January 5, 2026. Mandatory additional 2026 workdays on the following dates (hours tbd): March 7 may possibly be needed pending team status; March 22, March 29 and April 5 full days offsite at the printer house in Burnaby; and April 10 evening. Must also be able to work long hours as needed during Race Week (April 13-17), Race Weekend (April 18 & 19) and Race Wrap Up (April 20-23).

Interested individuals, please submit a resume with a cover letter, no later than December 5, 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Application question(s):

How familiar are you with Microsoft Office ?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Customer service: 3 years (required) Administrative/Office: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2026-01-05