The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF) located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlil̓w̓ətaɬ nations since 1917, is the union of professionals representing 50,000 public school teachers in the province of British Columbia, Canada.  

As an organization, we are dedicated to advancing learning conditions for students concurrently with advocating for BC's public school teachers and the teaching profession. We are also deeply committed to democratic decision-making and supporting the engagement of the teachers who make up our member base. Equally, we act on our belief in social justice in schools and the broader community, and actively support our members in striving to achieve equity, inclusion, and a more just society for their students today and into the future. 

The BCTF office building is situated in close proximity to the Canada Line and other major transit routes in a central Vancouver location. The BCTF provides an exceptional working environment for approximately 180 employees where respect, diversity, and professional growth are championed and valued. 

We welcome applications from individuals who prioritize and share the same values of social justice, activism, and learning.  

This is an in-person position based out of 550 West 6th Avenue, in Vancouver. 

Required Experience
To be successful in the role the candidate will have a minimum of four (4) years secretarial experience with demonstrated ability to work independently, to plan and organize own work within broad duty outlines, and to function effectively in a team environment.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• providing secretarial assistance to the Director and/or Assistant Directors of the division
• screening telephone and in-person calls and enquiries; taking and conveying messages; arranging appointments
• making travel arrangements for Director and Assistant Directors
• typing and editing a wide variety of correspondence, memoranda, meeting agendas, briefs to ministries, minutes, reports from verbal outlines or written drafts
• planning and organizing various conferences, institutes, training sessions, and meetings as assigned
• planning, organizing, and scheduling workshop requests from individuals, teacher-members, parent groups, college personnel, students, and committees
• planning, and processing registrations for workshops and conferences, communicates with registrants about their workshop selections, accommodations, and leaves of absence
• performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Training
The successful candidate will also have completed:

• secondary school (Grade 12)
• up to one year of in office/secretarial methods training and procedures.

Benefits of working at the BC Teachers’ Federation include but are not limited to:

• a competitive salary and total compensation package
• ·optional flexible schedule including nine (9) day fortnight and four (4) day workweek during July and August
• employer-paid extended health and dental
• generous paid annual leave (20 days) and other entitlements
• ·opportunities for growth and access to professional development
• Municipal Pension Plan (employer and employee joint contributions)
• ·on-site parking/subsidized transit
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• a supportive team environment.

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references, not later than 5:00 p.m., October 11, 2025, via the link JP0230-2024-01.

Diversity and Accessibility Statement
The BC Teachers’ Federation is committed to furthering social justice, diversity, decolonization, equity, and inclusion within our community. Applicants are encouraged to disclose, on a voluntary basis, whether they self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group, which includes female, 2SLGBTQIA+ person, a person of colour, a person who has experienced racism, Aboriginal (Indigenous) person, and/or a person with a disability.

The BCTF strives for compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act and ensuring our communities are as barrier-free as possible. Applicants requiring an accommodation are encouraged to contact the hiring manager at 604-871-2200.