Office Assistant III – Front Desk & Administrative Support

About the role

WorkSafeBC is seeking a detail‑oriented Office Assistant III to join its Burnaby office. This permanent, full‑time position involves providing front‑desk reception, customer service and a variety of clerical duties to support internal and external clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the front desk, greet visitors, answer and forward phone calls, and handle general inquiries.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, emailing, mailing, and distributing documents.
• Obtain and document information from claimants, employers, and other parties.
• Type correspondence, forms, reports and technical material with accuracy.
• Maintain and organize files, and ensure timely distribution of materials.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• Strong customer‑service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to record information accurately both orally and in writing.
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada and willingness to undergo a criminal record check.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute.

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment at $28.69 per hour.
• On‑site work in a supportive, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a public‑sector organization.