Administrative Assistant I -- Temporary

Administrative Support Specialist

Tri-Cities, BC | 35–40 Hours/Week | Temporary with Permanent Potential Our client, a respected and deeply trusted service provider in the Tri-Cities community, is seeking a warm, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to work closely alongside the business owner. This is a meaningful role within an environment that calls for professionalism, discretion, and genuine compassion — the work you do will directly support families during some of the most significant moments of their lives. This position begins as a temporary engagement, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Reporting directly to the business owner, you will be the operational backbone of the office — keeping systems running smoothly, supporting financial functions, and helping to present the organization with care and quality through its materials and communications. Providing day-to-day administrative support to the business owner, helping manage priorities and keep operations on track

Maintaining and improving office systems and workflows to support a high standard of client care

Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions using QuickBooks

Creating and updating client-facing materials, including brochures and informational pamphlets, using Canva and Microsoft Office

Working across platforms including Google Docs/Drive and the broader Microsoft Office suite

Welcoming and assisting clients who visit the office with warmth, patience, and sensitivity

Previous administrative or office support experience, ideally in a professional services or client-facing environment

Comfortable working in Canva, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office

Flexibility to work Saturdays during the initial onboarding period

For the right person, what begins as a temporary role has every potential to grow into a long-term position within a trusted community business. Location: Tri-Cities area (Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody), BC

Assignment Type: Temporary with potential to become permanent