Confidential Administrative Professional

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $51,871 to $61,840 annually SFU Department Descr: People & Organization Development Position Grade: 3 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72 Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. The Leadership Development and Employee Experience team designs and delivers leadership development, professional development, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition, and engagement programs for staff and leaders across SFU. We support organizational effectiveness by building leadership capability, fostering employee engagement and belonging, and providing access to learning opportunities that strengthen the university's workforce. Our work advances SFU's people, culture, and talent priorities through evidence-informed programming, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team culture is collaborative, inclusive, service-oriented, and focused on creating positive employee experiences. About The Role Primarily responsible for performing confidential clerical, secretarial, and administrative duties supporting employment, labor relations and negotiations, diplomatic, external relations, and governance activities for the University in academic and staff human resource departments and for senior academic and administrative executives. Qualifications Some post-secondary education in Business or Administrative Management or related field and two years directly related experience or equivalent. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. Strong administrative, clerical, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing forms, records, documents, and reports, including identifying and correcting inconsistencies. Strong customer service and communication skills, including responding to inquiries and handling concerns with tact and diplomacy. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and apply established policies, procedures, and business rules to support decision-making and administrative processes. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA): An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay Employer paid extended health & dental plans Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year) Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Additional Information The assignment end date is December 24, 2026. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.

The role involves performing confidential clerical, secretarial, and administrative duties supporting employment, labor relations, and governance activities for the university. This includes assisting senior academic and administrative executives in human resource departments.

Candidates should have some post-secondary education in Business or Administrative Management and two years of directly related experience. They must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information and possess strong administrative and organizational skills.

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Professional Development Funds • Vacation Pay

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Administrative Skills
• Clerical Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Discretion
• Professionalism
• Attention to Detail
• Judgment
• Policy Application

Formation minimale

Certificat de métier

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

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14 août 2026