British Columbia Public School Employers' Association
Vancouver, B.C.
The BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) is seeking a skilled legal and administrative professional who brings strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit to a complex and rewarding environment. This position dedicates 50% of the time to supporting BCPSEA's Coordinated Legal and Arbitration Support Services (CLASS) program, and 50% to providing general administrative support services to specialist staff and in support of other members of the administrative team.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Labour Relations, the Legal Assistant / Administrative Assistant provides support to our in-house Legal Counsel for the CLASS program, which is a shared service that coordinates labour litigation on behalf of BC's 60 public school districts. This includes managing litigation timelines, coordinating case documentation and disclosure, preparing legal correspondence and hearing materials, liaising with witnesses, experts and arbitrators, and maintaining litigation records and case management systems.
The administrative component of this position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including coordinating meetings, preparing professional documents and presentations, maintaining records and databases, filing and managing both hard and soft copy documents in accordance with the document management system, and assisting staff across the organization. Additional responsibilities may include ordering office supplies, coordinating travel arrangements for staff, supporting technology and office operations, and updating BCPSEA's website and Sector Portal.
This role requires an experienced professional who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, adaptable, and committed to providing outstanding support. Access to classified information, files and record requires the Assistant to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
This is a full-time temporary position, ending June 30, 2029.
The Legal Assistant / Administrative Assistant possesses a post-secondary legal assistant diploma or certificate and/or training as an administrative assistant and has suitable experience in a responsible administrative position. Experience in the K-12 public education sector and/or public sector are considered assets.
The normal hiring range for this position is $68,760 - $74,827. BCPSEA offers a competitive benefits package, including extended health and dental with immediate coverage upon starting, and a $2,000 annual wellness allowance, as well as pension with the Municipal Pension Plan. In determining salary, BCPSEA considers many factors, including the candidate's competencies, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
BCPSEA offers a hybrid work schedule with the option for remote work for the majority of the work week. There will be times when in-person work is required.
We offer staff regular training and support professional development opportunities. As part of our ongoing commitment to foster a safe and inclusive workplace, all staff will be provided with: Reconciliation; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and Respect in the Workplace training as part of their onboarding with us.
The BCPSEA office is located at 300 – 2889 East 12th Avenue in Vancouver on the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples. Our work spans across the Province of BC, which is home to thousands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across British Columbia, each with unique traditions, history, and culture. We are committed to Reconciliation and to strong Indigenous partnerships and relationships.
We are an inclusive and accessible employer. Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are embedded in our . We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous, Black, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQIA+, and persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview, we will provide you with information on how to request accommodations.
Who are we?
BC Public School Employers' Association provides trusted sectoral leadership in collective, bargaining, labour relations, and human resources within BC's public education school sector. Through our services, support, advice, and professional learning offerings we work together with school districts, government, and our partners to ensure the success of the public education system.
BCPSEA is proud to have been recognized as a Top Employer by Flex Surveys in 2025 and 2026. We are recognized for our best-in-class performance for engaged employees, employee endorsement, great managers, workplace satisfaction, and company culture.
We invite qualified individuals to apply online with a cover letter and résumé by Friday, November 13, 2026. For questions about this role, please email Chris Beneteau, Executive Director, Labour Relations at .
This job is classed under Legal administrative assistants (NOC 13111) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.
Legal administrative assistants perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in law offices, legal departments of large firms, real estate companies, land title offices, municipal, provincial and federal courts and government.
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The BC Public School Employers' Association (BCPSEA) is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to provide general and specialized support to our in-house Legal Counsel and Coordinated Legal and…
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Support in-house legal counsel for the Coordinated Legal and Arbitration Support Services program. Manage litigation timelines. Coordinate case documentation and disclosure. Prepare legal correspondence and hearing materials. Liaise with witnesses, experts, arbitrators, opposing counsel, district liaisons, and school district representatives. Maintain litigation records and case management systems. Coordinate meetings. Prepare professional documents and presentations. Maintain records and databases. File and manage hard-copy and electronic documents. Provide administrative support to specialist staff and administrative team members. Order office supplies. Coordinate staff travel arrangements. Support technology and office operations. Update the organization's website and Sector Portal. Maintain confidentiality of classified information and records
Post-secondary legal assistant diploma or certificate and/or administrative assistant training. Suitable experience in a responsible administrative position. Experience in the K-12 public education sector or public sector is an asset. General understanding of boards of education and school district structures and processes. Knowledge of labour arbitration and BC Labour Relations Board processes. Ability to work with multiple lawyers and manage competing demands. Effective communication with opposing counsel and school district representatives. Ability to interpret and assemble information from collective agreements, arbitration awards, regulatory provisions, and legislation. High proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and litigation management software such as Case IQ. Strong collaboration, coordination, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading ability. Adaptability, initiative, and confidentiality. Ability to work with limited direction and minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities accurately
