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Now Hiring: Administrative Assistant at CLR

Are you an organized, proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative environment? Join the Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (CLR) — a trusted voice representing over 300 unionized construction companies across the province.

We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to support our team and help keep our office running smoothly. In this role, you’ll assist with day-to-day operations, provide support to team members, and be the welcoming face of our organization.

What you bring: 

• • Proven experience (3 years minimum) in an administrative assistant position.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Intermediate skills in MS Excel.
  • A certificate or diploma in office/business administration; ideal (but not mandatory).

If you’re detail-oriented, professional, and eager to contribute to BC’s construction industry, we’d love to hear from you.

**Submit your resume and cover letter to Krista at [email protected]. Please note that only applications sent by email to Krista Welters at [email protected] will be reviewed.**
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found — so apply soon!

Company Description

Founded in 1969, the Construction Labour Relations Association (CLR) of BC serves as an employers’ association that represents over 300 unionized construction companies in British Columbia. Focused on advancing the interests of its members, CLR specializes in collective bargaining, human resources, training programs, and industry advocacy. The organization is deeply committed to supporting the success of its members through expert guidance and valuable services. CLR operates as a trusted partner to the construction industry. Learn more here: https://www.clra-bc.com/

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Administrative Assistant based in New Westminster, BC. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including general administrative and reception duties, providing support and assistance to other team members as required, promptly processing contractors’ job support requests, attending and travelling to corporate events as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Range: $55,000 – $65,000

Location: 97 Sixth Street, New Westminster, BC (or at another office location as determined by the employer)
Travel Requirements: Employees are expected to travel as required and must have access to a vehicle and a valid, unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license.

Reports To: President & CEO
Supervised By: Office Manager
Receives Work From: All staff members, as approved by the Office Manager

Time Commitment: Employees are expected to work 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break. Additional time may occasionally be required during evenings or weekends to support organizational needs or events.

**Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for supporting CLR operations by maintaining the office and its systems

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Take directions and provide support to the office manager.

• Perform general administrative and reception duties, including (but not limited to) greeting clients and visitors, handling incoming calls and communications in all forms and assigning them to the appropriate team member.
• Perform general office clerk duties.
• Provide support to and assistance to other team members as required.
• Process contractors’ job support requests promptly.
• Attend and travel to corporate events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Proven experience (3 years minimum) in an administrative assistant position.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel.
• A certificate or diploma in office/business administration; ideal (but not mandatory).

Preferred Skills

• Mature, customer-service-oriented professional with a strong command of verbal and written communications in English, with advanced telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Take charge, self-starter, able to work independently with little daily supervision.
• Flexible and willing team player.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and perform duties with accuracy to completion.
• First Aid certificate.