Program Assistant II - Continuing Education HS
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
$28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). · Full-time
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- Pay
- $28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour).
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Working hours
- 35 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
$28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
Provides a high level of administrative support to Continuing Education in support of non-credit courses, programs, and services. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
Who We Are
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
What It Takes
For the Full Job Description, click here.
Salary Range
$28.69 per hour (with wage increments to a max of $32.04 per hour). Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
Provides a high level of administrative support to Continuing Education in support of non-credit courses, programs, and services. Provides exceptional client-centered service on a consistent basis to all stakeholder groups.
Who We Are
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
What It Takes
- Completion of one-year post-secondary education together with a minimum of two years of directly related experience in Continuing or Adult Education in an educational institution;
- An equivalent combination of training, education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to keyboard 55 wpm accurately, together with demonstrated ability to perform computer applications at an advanced level and proficiency with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Blackboard), word processing software (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); electronic mail and Internet applications. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes and calculators is essential. Proven ability to take and prepare minutes, organize and systemize office processes; create general office correspondence, business letters, reports, and other related program/department documents.
- Strong English language skills together with demonstrated written communication skills, and the ability to communicate courteously and effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with staff, faculty, administrators, students and the public including representatives from other post-secondary institutions and Health Authorities.
- Hold a valid BC Drivers’ license and have access to a motor vehicle for off-site work-related functions and/or meetings.
For the Full Job Description, click here.
- This temporary full-time (35 hours per week) position is available starting November 16, 2026 to January 29, 2027.
- Regular hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Shift days and times may change depending on the Department’s need. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required.
- The position is located at the Coquitlam campus; however, successful candidate must be available for occasional work at all Douglas College campuses and offsite locations.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provides administrative support for Continuing Education non-credit courses, programs, and services. Delivers consistent, client-centered service to students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires one year of post-secondary education and at least two years of directly related experience in Continuing or Adult Education at an educational institution, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Candidates must demonstrate advanced computer and learning management system proficiency, accurate keyboarding at 55 words per minute, strong communication and office organization skills, and hold a valid BC driver's license with access to a vehicle.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Client-Centered Service
- Continuing Education
- Adult Education
- Keyboarding
- Learning Management Systems
- Blackboard
- Microsoft Office
- Word Processing
- Minute Taking
- Office Process Organization
- Business Correspondence
- Report Writing
- Written Communication
- Customer Communication
- Office Equipment Operation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Continuing Education
- Adult Education
- Non-Credit Courses
- Administrative Support
- Client-Centered Service
- Blackboard
- Learning Management Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Access
- Internet Applications
- Keyboarding
- Minute Taking
- Office Process Organization
- Business Letters
- Reports
- Written Communication
- Office Equipment
- BC Driver's License
- Post-Secondary Education