BC Assessment is currently looking for a temporary People Services Assistant (12-month term) to join our team in our Victoria location.
We acknowledge that BC Assessment’s Victoria office is located on the traditional territories of the Songhees Nation of the Coast Salish People. We are honoured to be able to live, work and play on this land.
Location: Victoria, BC
Hybrid Work: Minimum 3 days per week in office
Compensation: $59,991- $70,482
Competition Close Date: Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 @ 11:59PM (PDT)
Who we are
As a Provincial Crown Corporation, our enduring purpose is to support communities through independent excellence in property assessments. Our people are the key to our success - they drive our business, bring our values to life and help build communities. We value BC and also, truly value our people.
Learn about BC Assessment and what we do by watching this video!
Who you are
You are an organized, service-focused professional who is passionate about providing support to clients through all aspect of the employee life cycle. You will ideally have experience in a public sector, unionized environment and be comfortable processing transactions in a Human Resources Information (HRIS) system (we use Workday at BC Assessment). You also enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that often requires adherence to deadlines and thrive working both independently and as part of a team.
What you’ll get to do
As the People Services Assistant, you will report to the People Programs and Workday Advisor. You will often be the first point of contact related to client inquires and requests, so it is important that you enjoy providing a high level of customer service to a variety of customers. You will also provide a wide range of technical services and support various program areas in our People Division including HR transaction processing, reporting and records management.
In this role, you will:
Process a variety of HRIS transactions such as new hires and compensation changes
Investigate Workday system issues and escalate complex issues to the HR functional owner
Provide detailed explanations to clients on various policies and processes and interpret collective agreement articles
Compile data and generate HR reports, statistics and perform basic research
Maintain various SharePoint pages so that employees can easily access human resources information, policies, procedures and forms
Work collaboratively and provide administrative support to People Division staff in a variety of portfolios
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
What you bring to the team
Education
Experience
Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Why you’ll love it here
We are proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers! We offer competitive benefits for our employees:
Work-life balance – 35-hour work weeks, hybrid work options and flexible work schedules.
Public Service Pension Plan – one of the best in Canada, allowing you to plan for your future.
Health and Wellness - generous extended health and dental benefits through Pacific Blue Cross and an Employee Assistance Program to help support our employee’s overall well-being.
Career development – we want you to grow and learn with us! We provide ongoing learning, and leadership development.
At BC Assessment, we believe that a strong and healthy culture creates an environment for our people to thrive, and that it delivers value and performance to the people of British Columbia. Our values include:
Our commitment to you
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to everyone and not limited to those with any abilities or disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. If you require assistance or an accommodation, please contact us.
We acknowledge that many people have fluctuating access needs and that submitting job applications can be difficult. If there is anything in this job posting that is confusing or unclear, please let us know. We are happy to provide alternate forms to submit your application or respond to other access needs.
One of BC Assessment's core values is that we are here for each other. We build relationships based on genuine support and care. We respect each other as individuals with different identities, experiences and views. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting the success of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to) Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions, members of underrepresented groups and other intersectional identities.
What else you should know
Please complete the full application for this position, including your education, certifications and experience that are relevant to and/or required per the stated qualifications. If you are an internal employee, please ensure that your employee profile contains your relevant education and experience.
Upload your resume and cover letter; once you submit your application, you will not be able to add documents.
If a questionnaire is present, please complete it fully. Responses may be used to shortlist candidates against the stated job requirements.
All BC Assessment employees must live in British Columbia. If you do not currently reside in, or live within commuting distance of the location(s) of the position to which you are applying, please make clear your relocation intentions as part of your cover letter.
What’s next
Interviews are scheduled for the week of August 10th, 2026
Offers of employment are conditional upon a satisfactory Background Check, two satisfactory reference checks and proof of qualifications and/or supporting documentation (e.g. copies of certificates, diplomas, degrees, driver’s license).
