administrative officer

*Position Title:* Administrative Officer *Position Type:* 21 hours per week *Location:* Vancouver, BC (hybrid work model) *Reports to:* Director of Finance *Salary Range:* The hourly rate for this position ranges from $27.79 to $32.79 per hour. *Closing Date:* August 28, 2026 *About JES* The Justice Education Society of British Columbia (JES) is a non-profit organization with over 30 years of experience with a vision to provide Justice for All. We seek to improve access to justice, to promote human rights, and to protect the fundamental freedoms of all people?including women, children, Indigenous peoples, and marginalized populations. We are driven by the belief that building a person?s legal capability, and strengthening the justice systems that serve them, has the power to create a more equitable society. JES has built a strong international reputation as an innovative organization that values collaboration, diversity, and sustainable impact, and is leading the sector in progress on Canada?s Justice Development Goals and the UN Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. All our initiatives are grounded in our mission to empower people to access and deliver justice in Canada and globally. Our commitment stretches across continents: JES has successfully implemented impactful access-to-justice projects in 24 countries with the support of diverse sources of funding including provincial, federal, and overseas governments. JES currently has offices in BC, Guatemala, Honduras, Guyana, Saint Lucia and works in Mexico, El Salvador, Grenada, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. More information on JES is available at: www.JusticeEducation.ca. *The Role* The Administrative Officer is responsible for managing, organizing and coordinating administrative and office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency. In addition to playing a crucial role supporting the leadership team, the Administrative Officer will also provide basic information technology support. S/he will assist in taking forward new initiatives and supporting projects as they arise. *Key Areas of ResponsibilityOffice and Administrative Support* * Manage and coordinate administrative and office operations. * Develop and oversee administrative policies and recommend changes as appropriate. * Responsible for sharing posts on JES? various social media networks. * Maintain organizational calendars and coordinate all reporting requirements and funding applications for timely submission. * Assist with human resources management, including maintaining and updating policies and procedures, and supporting benefits administration as needed. * Assist with recruitment processes, including advertising and job postings as requested. * Responsible for the orientation and training of staff on office equipment, policies and procedures as well as office safety and security practices. * Assist with financial management including setting up and closing of credit cards, and bank accounts, and prepare reports on expenses of office and administrative budgets. * Prepare, collect and format information for internal and external distribution. This may include file correspondence, writing letters and memos, compiling data for reports, create presentations, write reports, edit, proofread and other information preparation duties. * Coordinate organizational health and safety (OH&S) program, including requirements, by maintaining OH&S competencies and incorporating safety and wellness practices in daily work. * Coordinate office security procedures, including emergency protocols, liaising with the court and building authorities and sheriffs as needed. * Organize special functions and social events. * Coordinate office equipment, maintenance and service contracts and systems. * Purchase computers, printers, supplies, and other equipment. * Anticipate office needs inc