Camosun College·Lansdowne, British Columbia
Provide administrative and operational support to a service division’s programs, goals, and entrepreneurial activities with minimal supervision.
Coordinate and complete preparation of documents, reports, and project plans; solicit, compile, transcribe, and proofread information.
Establish and maintain division/department or college-wide database and record keeping systems ensuring accuracy, consistency, and security.
Submit/provide data and related information to other college departments, personnel, or external contacts as required.
Conduct research, analysis, and reporting to support division/department goals, policies, and objectives.
Assist, participate in, or lead planning, design, and conducting of research activities.
Develop and disseminate outreach and information-sharing to internal and external stakeholders; support communications, website/social media content, and liaise with Communications and ITS.
Develop initiatives to promote division/department goals through information sessions, presentations, communications, events, and advisory committees.
Facilitate, organize, and support special events, new staff orientation, workshops, campus tours, and other events.
Represent the department on committees and provide coordination/administrative support; facilitate as requested.
Provide leadership and guidance to students (co-op and/or student aide) as needed and liaise with external contractors.
Perform clerical duties and other related duties similar in scope and complexity
Operations Assistant Posting Number ES1819P Job Posting Open Date 07/29/2026 Job Posting Close Date 08/11/2026 Anticipated Layoff Start Date #1 Anticipated Layoff End Date #1 Anticipated Layoff Start Date #2 Anticipated Layoff End Date #2 Position Start Date 08/19/2026 Position End Date 11/26/2026 Location Lansdowne Building Ewing Applicant Portal Position Category Support Staff Employee Group Support Staff (CUPE) Pay Grade Pay Grade 9 Salary $31.23 - $33.36 per hour Number of positions to be hired under this posting 1 Additional Pay Considerations Days of the Week Monday to Friday Work Schedule 8:30AM to 4:30PM Hours per Week 35 Additional Work Arrangements None Position Type Term Full Time Position Reason Replacement Posting Type Employees & General Public Division/School Indigenous Education & Community Connection Department Indigenous Education & Community Connection Admin Office
GENERAL STATEMENT With minimal supervision, provides administrative and operational support to a specified Service Division’s programs, goals and entrepreneurial activities. Performs a variety of tasks and projects in support of the Director/manager and department including the coordination, scheduling and facilitation of projects, related programs and activities. Works with sensitive and confidential information. May require working evenings and weekends. TYPICAL DUTIES: Coordinates and/or completes the preparation of a variety of documents, reports and project plans. This includes soliciting information, compiling, transcribing and proofreading information from director, managers, other department members as well as liaising with other college departments until a final document(s) is produced; Establishes and maintains a variety of division/departmental or relevant college-wide database and record keeping systems, databases, and applicable procedures, etc ensuring accuracy, consistency and security; submits or provides data and related information to other college departments (eg Finance), other personnel or external contacts as required; Conducts research, analysis and reporting to support the division’s or departments’ goals, policies and objectives; assists, participates in or leads the planning, design and conducting of research activities. Plans, develops and disseminates outreach and information-sharing to internal and external stakeholders to support the promotion and implementation of current/new programs and activities. This includes writing articles, posters, newsletters, and other college-wide communications; supporting website/social media content and design; and liaising with Communications and ITS staff as required. This may be done by phone, in person, by mail, and/or by email; Develops initiatives to promote division’s/department’s goals through college-wide activities such as information sessions, presentations, communications, events, and/or advisory committees; assists with the development of presentation materials; engages and works collaboratively with other departments and students on the implementation of activities; Facilitates, organizes and supports special events, new staff orientation, workshops, campus tours and other events including college-wide events; Participates and represents the department on various committees, provides coordination/administrative support and may facilitate as requested by supervisor; On an as-needed basis, provides leadership and guidance to students (co-op and/or student aide) and liaises with external contractors Performs a variety of clerical duties as required; Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://camosun.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8966 Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Camosun College values diversity as a strength and strives to be an equitable and inclusive college community of students and employees. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that adheres to the BC Human Rights Code which protects against discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical and mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. The College also recognizes and honors UNDRIP, the TRC Calls to Actions and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ Act. Going beyond legislation, Camosun recognizes the historical and persistent inequities that many people of marginalized groups have faced in society and in the workplace. We seek to dismantle these barriers through systemic and institutional changes focused on strengthening inclusive hiring practices, accessibility and organizational culture. We recognize that moving towards more equitable communities is an ongoing and evolving journey - one which the College is committed to undertaking. Since Camosun plays an important role in creating change within communities, it is our hope that our employees reflect the diversity of our students and experience an inclusive and supportive work environment. Please contact Human Resources for more information. If you require an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact hr@camosun.ca to let us know how we can assist you. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Grade 12 plus 2-year diploma in a relevant field with four years of prior related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to take responsibility, display initiative, problem-solve, and make independent decisions.
Proven research and analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to develop positive relations and work effectively with internal/external stakeholders, employees, students, and the general public.
Solid organizational skills to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines; extensive knowledge of MS Office suite and database applications.
Excellent communication skills including making presentations and knowledge of community-based marketing techniques.
Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
May require working evenings and weekends
Market context
Operations assistant roles in British Columbia are often tied to steady administrative demand in schools and healthcare settings, where accurate coordination, records handling, and office support keep daily operations moving. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for a mix of formal office training, several years of related experience, and the ability to work independently; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the listed office systems, problem-solving, and initiative requirements, and be ready to show examples of handling routine tasks with minimal supervision.