About the job

Who We Are

The British Columbia Teachers' Federation (BCTF), located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Səlil̓w̓ətaɬ/Selilwitulh, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations since 1917, is a union of professionals representing over 52,000 kindergarten to grade 12 public school teachers throughout the province of BC.

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. 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.  

About The Role
The Communications Assistant provides administrative, communications, and digital publishing support to the director and assistant directors in the Communications and Campaigns Division (CCD), which is responsible for the Federation’s internal and external communications, as well as the Annual General Meeting (AGM), Representative Assemblies (RA), Executive Committee (EC), and related officer activities.

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

• providing administrative support (proofreading, agendas, minutes, posting documents, travel and meeting arrangements, contact lists, general administrative tasks)
• taking draft hardcopy and electronic documents from a variety of sources and converting them into various digital formats suitable for electronic publishing and transmission
• managing committee and task force recruitment (posting jobs, tracking applications, updating applicants, maintaining records)
• supporting events and conferences (preparing materials, managing logistics, assisting onsite and online, co-ordinating setup and services)
• creating and sending member communications; managing contact lists and tracking engagement
• copyediting the Teacher magazine
• managing magazine advertising and co-ordinating with advertisers and accounting
• managing subscriptions and distribution for Teacher magazine
• co-ordinating Community Outreach grants
• providing backup support to staff and leadership
• performing other related duties as assigned.
  

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience performing administrative duties within a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience with proofreading and copyediting.
• Demonstrated experience with digital technology and social media platforms.
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively, both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
  

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) plus one (1) year in office/administrative methods and procedures.
• Coursework in proofreading and copyediting.
• Coursework in effective minute taking.
  

What we offer

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

Additional Information

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and references, not later than 5:00 p.m., June 26, 2026, via the link. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those shortlisted for interview will be personally contacted.

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.