Program Assistant- Bilingual (English & French)

Posted May 25, 2026

Employer

DIVERSEcity

Surrey, BC

$25.95 per hour

Permanent
Full-time

Start date: June 8, 2026

Number of positions: 1

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Job Title: Program Assistant – Community Inclusion Health & Equity

Status: Regular, full -Time (Union position)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday; 9 AM to 4:30 PM with occasional weekends as required

Grid: 10
Wage: $25.95 per hour – $29.76 per hour (Starting $25.95 per hour)

Vacancies: 1

Start Date: ASAP
End Date: March 31, 2028

Date Posted: March 30, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Please note that internal applicants must apply by April 6, 2026 . Internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply as position will remain open until filled.

The Opportunity

The Program Assistant provides administrative, coordination, and operational support to the BUILD BC–Yukon Equity Stream, an IRCC-funded intermediary initiative that builds the capacity of BIPOC-led grassroots organizations across British Columbia and Yukon.

This role supports program delivery, funding distribution processes, stakeholder engagement, and reporting requirements. The position plays a key role in ensuring effective communication, documentation, and coordination across diverse partners.

Key Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide day-to-day administrative support to the BUILD BCY team to ensure program deliverables and timelines are met.
Prepare and track monthly expenses.
Organize and maintain program statistics, files, and resource materials.
Support coordination of microgrant processes, including tracking applications, agreements, and payments.
Assist with onboarding processes for funded organizations, including documentation and orientation materials.
Coordinate logistics for meetings, training sessions, and capacity-building activities (virtual and in-person).
Organize meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, materials, and minute-taking.
Draft and translate basic correspondence, materials, and communications in English and French.
Support bilingual outreach efforts to ensure accessibility and inclusion of Francophone communities.
Ensure consistency and quality of bilingual materials across program activities.
Provide clerical and administrative support including document preparation, correspondence, and filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary training in Office Administration.
Minimum 2 years of experience in an administrative or program support role, preferably within the non-profit or community services sector; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written) is required.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
Professional telephone manners and interpersonal skills.
Minimum 50 WPM, typing speed.
Experience working in funded programs and non-profit, preferred.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic group environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.

Bilingual in English and French

A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

Please note that we currently have staff on the recall list. If an applicant on the recall list applies to this vacancy, the provisions under Article 13.5 “Recall” of the Collective Agreement will apply and we will not consider internal applications from those with less seniority.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.

Additional Information:

his position is based in our Surrey office and is “in-person” services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit https://www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-re-opening-plan/. Successful candidates will be provided with the training and equipment to safely carry out their duties, ensuring the best protection for our staff and clients.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at (recruitment@dcrs.ca). Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at https://www.dcrs.ca/.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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