JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster Campus

Salary Range
Pay Band 6 (Minimum- $67,893, Control Point- $90,524 Maximum- $95,050).

Placement within a salary band is typically up to Control Point based on skills, experience and internal equity. May place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Vice President Academic and Provost, this position provides confidential administrative support to the Vice President and the Academic Division. The work often involves sensitive and/or highly confidential issues. This position is challenged to screen and identify matters which require the Vice President's attention and to bring these forward in a timely manner. During the absence of the Vice President, this position is accountable for prioritizing and re-directing issues to an appropriate source.

This position may be required to provide additional support to other senior leaders as necessary.

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, 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.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• Completion of a two-year program in Office Administration or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degree preferred.
• Progressively responsible office administrative experience with at least five years' experience in a senior administrative support position.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, written and oral communications skills; demonstrated expert level proficiency in using computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation.
• Experience taking and transcribing meeting minutes in a senior administrative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively and professionally with the public, government departments and employees at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to perform administrative duties with deliberate speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision.
• Demonstrated abilities that align with the Douglas College Core Competency Framework.

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Additional Information
This temporary full-time position is available as soon as possible and goes until March 31, 2027. Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; some evening work will be required to support committees and events and during peak periods.
Travel between Douglas College's locations as required.

Posting Number 02862SA

Position Title Executive Assistant to the Vice President Academic and Provost

Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2026

End Date 03/31/2027

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

How To Apply

Open Date 09/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Maximum Number of References 3

Minimum Number of References 3

Important Note