Administrative Assistant 1
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Administrative Assistant 1
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 17
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 52,700.00 - 66,700.00
What you'll do
The successful candidate will support the Chief Supply Chain Officer and will be required to act independently with a high
level of confidentiality, judgment, discretion, initiative and business acumen.
Provide coordination and administrative support for the following:
- Maintaining calendar, email, and electronic files; booking and coordinating meetings and conference calls.
- Managing incoming correspondence and requests, ensuring items are tracked, prioritized, and addressed in a timely
manner.
- Maintaining a “bring forward” system to track deadlines, action items, and follow ups.
- Preparing meeting materials, including assembling background documents and assisting with agenda preparation.
- Tracking and communicating deadlines and action items as directed.
- Prepare correspondence, presentations, and packages.
- Schedule, coordinate, prepare agendas, make room bookings, arrange presenters, take and distribute meeting minutes
and action items.
Support effective communication within the Supply Chain group by:
-
Preparing and formatting meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and routine correspondence.
-
Documenting and tracking action items and following up as requested.
-
Maintaining departmental organizational charts, contact lists, and email distribution lists.
Provide administrative and operational support, including:
- Maintaining professional working relationships with Supply Chain team members and internal stakeholders across BC
Hydro.
- Handling confidential information with care, discretion, and professionalism.
- Preparing routine employee documentation, onboarding checklists, and recruitment administration support.
- Coordinating team meetings and assisting with employee engagement activities and townhalls
- Processing financial transactions such as invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims, and ordering office supplies or
equipment.
- Tracking completion of safety and mandatory training and supporting compliance reporting.
- Following established administrative processes and procedures and escalating issues or improvement opportunities as
appropriate.
- Assisting with travel arrangements and other administrative tasks or special assignments as required.
What you bring
-
Post secondary education or equivalent.
-
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
-
Two to four years of administrative or office experience in a corporate or professional environment.
-
Experience working with confidential information.
-
Experience providing administrative support to managers or teams in a structured organization.
-
Ability to work well in a team environment while managing assigned tasks independently.
-
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
-
Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
-
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with SAP or PeopleSoft.
-
Basic understanding of financial administration processes is an asset.
-
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
-
Knowledge of BC Hydro’s business, systems, or processes is considered an asset.
-
A reliable team player with strong time management skills.
-
Experience with SharePoint and/or FileNet is considered an asset.
What we offer
-
A comprehensive benefits package
-
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
-
A lifetime pension
-
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
-
Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. This will ensure we
have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.
- Please note that this role may require occasional travel.
- Location : Burnaby, British Columbia, V3N 4X8
Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Closing Date: 2026-05-08
For internal use 52406094
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Assistant 1 jobs in Burnaby, BC
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.
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Administrative Assistant 1
Top Benefits
About the role
A workplace powered by you
At BC Hydro, we’re working towards creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for all British Columbians and need
people like you to help us. A career at BC Hydro is meaningful and provides you the opportunity to be part of a talented,
inclusive, and diverse team. We offer a healthy work-life balance, competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package,
and training opportunities to support you in your career growth. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers
and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers.
We invite you to join us as we build an even cleaner B.C. We welcome applications from all qualified job seekers. If you’re a
person with a disability, please let us know by emailing RecruitmentHelp@bchydro.com, as adjustments can be made to
help support you in your application process.
Administrative Assistant 1
Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Edmonds 17
Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland
Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid
Annual salary: $ 52,700.00 - 66,700.00
What you'll do
The successful candidate will support the Chief Supply Chain Officer and will be required to act independently with a high
level of confidentiality, judgment, discretion, initiative and business acumen.
Provide coordination and administrative support for the following:
- Maintaining calendar, email, and electronic files; booking and coordinating meetings and conference calls.
- Managing incoming correspondence and requests, ensuring items are tracked, prioritized, and addressed in a timely
manner.
- Maintaining a “bring forward” system to track deadlines, action items, and follow ups.
- Preparing meeting materials, including assembling background documents and assisting with agenda preparation.
- Tracking and communicating deadlines and action items as directed.
- Prepare correspondence, presentations, and packages.
- Schedule, coordinate, prepare agendas, make room bookings, arrange presenters, take and distribute meeting minutes
and action items.
Support effective communication within the Supply Chain group by:
-
Preparing and formatting meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, and routine correspondence.
-
Documenting and tracking action items and following up as requested.
-
Maintaining departmental organizational charts, contact lists, and email distribution lists.
Provide administrative and operational support, including:
- Maintaining professional working relationships with Supply Chain team members and internal stakeholders across BC
Hydro.
- Handling confidential information with care, discretion, and professionalism.
- Preparing routine employee documentation, onboarding checklists, and recruitment administration support.
- Coordinating team meetings and assisting with employee engagement activities and townhalls
- Processing financial transactions such as invoices, purchase orders, and expense claims, and ordering office supplies or
equipment.
- Tracking completion of safety and mandatory training and supporting compliance reporting.
- Following established administrative processes and procedures and escalating issues or improvement opportunities as
appropriate.
- Assisting with travel arrangements and other administrative tasks or special assignments as required.
What you bring
-
Post secondary education or equivalent.
-
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
-
Two to four years of administrative or office experience in a corporate or professional environment.
-
Experience working with confidential information.
-
Experience providing administrative support to managers or teams in a structured organization.
-
Ability to work well in a team environment while managing assigned tasks independently.
-
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
-
Proven ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
-
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and familiarity with SAP or PeopleSoft.
-
Basic understanding of financial administration processes is an asset.
-
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
-
Knowledge of BC Hydro’s business, systems, or processes is considered an asset.
-
A reliable team player with strong time management skills.
-
Experience with SharePoint and/or FileNet is considered an asset.
What we offer
-
A comprehensive benefits package
-
A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
-
A lifetime pension
-
Flexible work model, depending on your role type
-
Training and development courses
For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.
What else you should know
Don't forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. This will ensure we
have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.
- Please note that this role may require occasional travel.
- Location : Burnaby, British Columbia, V3N 4X8
Date Posted: 2026-04-28 Closing Date: 2026-05-08
For internal use 52406094
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Assistant 1 jobs in Burnaby, BC
About BC Hydro
BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people.
It’s our vision is to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.
As an employer, we aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for four years in a row.
Interested in joining our team? Visit bchydro.com/careers to see current career and apprenticeship opportunities.