Adaptation Community, Climate Change
Job Posting with PCIC: Administrative Assistant
February 5, 2016
Adaptation Community, Climate Change
February 5, 2016
Job Posting: Administrative Assistant
1 year term (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Closing Date: February 22, 2016
PCIC is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant.
Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC)
The Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) was created to assess climate impacts in Pacific North America. The goals of the Consortium are to foster collaborative research, to strengthen the capacity to address regional climate change and variability, and to provide the scientific basis for development of policy. PCIC links scientific research and applications, researchers and users/stakeholders, and geophysical sciences and climate centres in Pacific North America. The Consortium supports the development of adaptation options and long-term planning to reduce vulnerability to climate variability, climate change, and extreme weather events. http://www.PacificClimate.org
Challenge and Nature of Work
The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Director, the Lead for Planning & Operations and the Webmaster/Editor to facilitate a multi-disciplinary team of scientists to carry out an applied scientific program focused on providing regional climate services to stakeholders. The position is central to the functioning of PCIC through providing administrative and travel support to the PCIC staff, consolidating and maintaining financial records and staff records, and providing general administrative support.
Working under the supervision of the Lead, Planning & Operations, and supporting the Director, the incumbent supports all aspects of administrative functions of the office and helps to achieve a successful and thriving organization.
Primary Accountabilities
The primary accountabilities are as follows:
Assistance/Director
Office/Reception:
Purchasing/Accounting:
Meetings/ Events
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
Employment period
1 year maternity leave replacement.
Weekly working hours
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
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Pay rate
Commensurate with education and experience. |
Additional information: Address enquiries to Kathy Veldhoen@ climate@uvic.ca.
Application: Please send your application with a CV, including three professional references.
Address cover letter and application to Kathy Veldhoen, climate@uvic.ca, with “Administrative Assistant” in the subject line. Please indicate whether you are legally able to work in Canada.