Administrative Assistant, Human Resources // REMOTE

The People & Culture Assistant offers a friendly and supportive first point of contact for members of our team with HR related inquiries, as well as for candidates who are interested in joining our organization. This position is an instrumental part of our external recruitment process, posting opportunities as they come available, screening applications (considering our Behaviour Model and the needs for each role), and coordinating selection and onboarding activities. On a day-to-day basis, you will provide support to our current employees, such as approving leave requests, and answering inquiries about policies, procedures, or benefits offerings, while also supporting to ongoing processes such as our recognition activities, annual performance reviews, code of conduct sign-offs, and engagement surveys.
Finally, our People & Culture team plays a key role in supporting the collaborative and welcoming community here at CCS, so you’ll be a part of our Culture Club and Social Society, playing a role in organizing events, celebrations, and activities that help to make this a Great Place to Work!
Plus, we offer an annual salary review process each January, so the successful candidate can expect to receive regular increases to their salary, subject to meeting established performance objectives.

Our team has the opportunity to work remotely on a hybrid basis, and even though we aren’t in the same office, we have chat groups and activities supported by our Culture Club, to offer our team the chance to develop relationships and have some fun at work too!

Three weeks vacation to start, plus 3 CCS days to use at your discretion and 6 Sick/Personal Days each year. A comprehensive health and wellness benefits package, including Prescription Coverage, Extended Health and Dental Coverage, a Health Spending Account, and a Wellness Spending Account. A long-term savings program with employer matching (up to 5% in the first 5 years of employment, with increases at 5th and 10th anniversaries).
A $1,000 annual bonus upon the organization achieving our Client Satisfaction goals.
Team members able to speak both French and English will qualify for a Bilingual Credit, valued at $800 annually and paid on a prorated bi-weekly basis.
Celebration of personal and organizational milestones, including a paid day off when moving or getting married, as well as gifts for important events like having a child or celebrating a milestone service anniversary.
Employee and family assistance program that offers counselling support as well as a wide variety of support resources.
Post-secondary diploma in a related field (e.g., Business Administration) is required, with a degree preferred.
One to two years of previous human resources experience.
Willingness to work towards Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and/or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation is an asset.
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, demonstrating a genuine desire to work as part of a team and help people.
Commitment to managing personal information in a confidential and sensitive manner.
Professional phone manner, active listening skills, and the ability to convey information accurately.
Demonstrated proficiency in computer office applications (e.g. MS Office); Fluency in English required (additional language skills are an asset).

CCS is an accredited non-profit organization that offers support to clients who are encountering financial challenges. Every year, we change the lives of thousands of people who are looking for help to get their life back.

Our mission, should you choose to accept it: We Help. CCS is committed to the ongoing development of a safer, respectful and equitable space for employees, clients and stakeholders of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Please see our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for more details.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) that with a hybrid work environment requiring 2 days per week worked from our New Westminster office. The remainder of the time may be worked remotely.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of marginalized communities, including but not limited to: Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, individuals of all gender identities and expressions, LGBTQ2+ individuals, newcomers to Canada, and persons from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada on a full-time basis. Keywords: P&C, People & Culture, HR, Human Resources, administrative assistant, recruitment, administration