PLANNING
& DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Regular Full-Time and Temporay Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful
career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As
the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our
diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through
innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and
state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our
resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,
growing regional urban centre. We
envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We
Are Looking For
We are currently seeking a committed administrative professional to join
the Coquitlam team as Planning & Development Administrative
Assistants. This position will apply their knowledge of Planning and Development
departmental processes to perform senior level administrative duties. If you
have demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills and want to apply
this within a progressive municipal environment, we would like to hear from
you!
The Planning & Development Administrative Assistant will be
responsible for coordinating the training, orientation and onboarding for all
new employees in the department to ensure a seamless transition into the
organization and that all requirements are met. They will also provide complex
clerical support to senior managers and technical staff as needed. Working as
part of an innovative team, the incumbent can look forward to using their creativity
to recommend and implement procedural efficiencies and improvements for the
department. Experience reviewing and proof-reading reports to Council would be
an asset, and the ability to establish effective working relationships with
other employees will be key to this position’s success. The successful
candidate must be comfortable working under minimal supervision and will
possess the ability to exercise independent judgment in the role.
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and
customer-service skills and have prior experience in a similar role, preferably
within a Planning & Development department. Completion of grade 12
education is required, and supplementary commercial business coursework would
be considered an asset. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office suite
products is required, as well as some experience working with intranet
platforms, spreadsheets, scheduling software, and CEDMS (record keeping software).
What We Offer:
This CUPE
position has an hourly rate range of $34.25 - $40.23 (2026 rates). The rate of
pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge,
experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team
dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety
of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an
opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position
is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, hybrid work options available. The
City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the
ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing
equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an
organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to
support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,
diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these
principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require
additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for
confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police
information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on November 17, 2026.
We thank all
applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.