Human Resources Assistant

Min: $53,059, Control Point: $70,745, Max: $74,283. Placement within a salary band is typically up to the Control Point based on a review of skills, experience and internal equity. The College may place over Control Point in limited circumstances.

The Opportunity

You thrive and take great pride in providing timely, accurate and consistent service and administrative support as the front line of all general inquiries for the HR department. You demonstrate exceptional tact when providing administrative support for employee relations and labour relations matters to management, supervisors and employees of the College. Your ability to provide sound judgment and adherence to confidentiality in the application of policies and procedures is essential to offer accurate information and timely transactions to support the College.

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 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.

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

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

Completion of a two year directly related program (such as: Human Resources Management) with a minimum of two years of experience in a unionized Human Resources environment including experience working with collective agreements and confidential issues.

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Banner HRIS (or other complex, integrated Human Resources Information System including spreadsheets and databases).

Proven ability to meet changing priorities, to multi‑task, deal with frequent interruptions, to meet Human Resources and Payroll deadlines and to make responsible decisions by exercising good judgment resulting in work that is of a high quality.

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to deal effectively with all employee groups on a diverse range of matters; ability to effectively organize and carry out a variety of job assignments with a high degree of confidentiality.

Demonstrated commitment to and proficiency in client service excellence.

Demonstrated ability to work with considerable independence, discretion, and initiative combined with the ability to work in a collaborative manner in a team environment, including exercising initiative in offering assistance to colleagues.

This temporary full time position is available starting August 17, 2026 to February 19, 2027.

Regular hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Travel between Douglas College’s locations as required.

Douglas College (DC) is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees. College employees may be eligible to work from home on a part-time basis, subject to operational requirements and approval by their Responsible Administrator.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02806SA

Position Title

Position Title Human Resources Assistant

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 08/17/2026

End Date

End Date 02/19/2027

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Open Date

Open Date 07/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Maximum Number of References

Maximum Number of References 3

Minimum Number of References

Minimum Number of References 3

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you first find out about this employment opportunity? Douglas College Careers Site

LinkedIn

Indeed

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)

Personal Referral

Agency Referral

Professional Association Website

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)

Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)

Douglas College CareerHUB

Career Fair or Other Hiring Event

Other

Glassdoor

* If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit? Yes

No

Not Applicable

* If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable). (Open Ended Question)

* Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student? Current employee

Former employee

Current student

Former student

None of the above

* If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.) (Open Ended Question)

* If you are a regular or auxiliary staff member of the College, are you currently on your probation/trial period at the College?Please note that Article 28.5 (a) of the Collective Agreement (BCGEU) states - "...regular employees shall not be eligible to apply for another regular posted position within their initial probation period...", and Article 28.5 (b) states - "...employees shall not be eligible to apply for another posted position within their trial period unless the posted position constitutes a promotion or results in a change from auxiliary to regular status...". Yes

No

Not an employee

* Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment.Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement. Yes, I can fulfill this requirement

No, I cannot fulfill this requirement

* What are your salary expectations for this role? less than $60,000

$60,000 - $65,000

$65,000 - $70,000

$70,000 - $75,000

$75,000 - $80,000

more than $80,000

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