College of the Rockies serves the communities of the East Kootenay. We acknowledge all our campuses are located in the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa people which is also home to the Kinbasket and Metis people. We welcome you to be part of our College community of employees who are Rocky Mountain Inspired, Small College Proud.
Administrative Assistant-Fernie Campus
Auxiliary/On-call
Duties: Reporting to Fernie Campus Manager, this position is responsible for a variety of tasks in support of the campus. The position is the first point of contact and triage for individuals and groups internal and external to the College; requires the ability to perform effectively and set priorities in a diverse working environment with constant interruptions; handle confidential information with discretion; and exercise initiative and sound judgment.
Qualifications: An Office Administration Certificate with a minimum of three to four years of related work experience or equivalent is required. The candidate must be proficient in MS Windows applications and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
As an employee of the College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop their skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.
Salary: CUPE Pay Level 3, with a starting wage of $27.28 per hour (this includes 8% in lieu of vacation and benefits)
Closing Date: June 16, 2025
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Interested persons should submit their cover letter and resume through the College Careers site http://www.cotr.bc.ca/HRD/ You may also submit to: The Human Resource Development Department, College of the Rockies, Box 8500, Cranbrook, BC V1C 5L7.
Please quote Competition #25-CU-19
Please ensure your cover letter and resume clearly describe your related qualifications and experience as selection for interview will be based on the information provided.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at College of the Rockies.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
