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BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

• 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops. This position is based in our Kamloops office and requires in-person attendance to support the needs of the business and executive leadership team.

This is a 18 Months, Full Time opportunity.

Expected Salary Range: $62,081.00 - $77,600.00 - $96,999.00

• Our typical hiring range will be +/- 10% of the midpoint shown above

• Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

  
  

The Company

For nearly four decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.4 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, host local governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

The team

Joining the People & Culture (P&C) team at BCLC means you’ll be working with a passionate, hardworking, employee focused team of professionals who are committed to putting people at the heart of everything we do. We focus on developing and implementing world class P&C strategies, programs and practices across Talent Management, Organizational Development, Rewards & Recruitment, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.

The role

The Executive Assistant, People & Culture plays a crucial role in facilitating the efficient and effective operation of our Chief People Officer, concentrating on key decision making, communication, and day to day coordination. You’ll get to take on a variety of tasks, problem solve, build relationships, learn about our business, and feel accomplished in ensuring smooth functioning of an executive’s complex operations.

What you will accomplish

• As a member of the P&C leadership team, you will attend, participate and provide meeting support to the Chief People Officer and senior P&C leadership team.
• You will develop and maintain strong, sensitive and diplomatic working relationships with executives, board of directors, and other internal & external stakeholders to provide solutions to complex issues.
• You will prioritize and manage responses, expectations and deadlines.
• You will coordinate and gather information to assist in the preparation of reports, business and operating plan documents, as well as board reports.
• You will provide administrative support including managing calendars, communications coordinating meetings, planning events, managing files and records, and submitting travel & expenses for the Chief People Officer.

Qualifications and skills

• Post-secondary business education
• 5-7 years progressively responsible related experience, which includes at least five years’ experience in a senior executive support role with business project management experience, budgeting and business planning exposure
• Experience and understanding of financial statements, budget process, general ledger, expense administration and audit process
• Experience and understanding of procurement and invoicing processes
• Experience with travel and event/meeting planning
• Records management experience and understanding of process
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Excellent administrative skills with strong working knowledge of word processing, report generation and presentation creation Proven ability to work collaboratively
• Proven ability in relationship management
• Demonstrated client/customer service
• Demonstrated team work, coaching and mentoring abilities
• Proved executive-level support and adherence to confidentiality and sensitivity issues experience
• Proficient skills in prioritization and scheduling
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate skills and understanding of project management and execution;
• Basic knowledge of SAP;
• Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Problem solving and analytical thinking/innovation;
• General business acumen;
• General office computer systems skills;
• Initiative and desire for continuous improvement.

What will make you successful

• You possess exceptional administrative, organizational and time management skills, coupled with a robust working knowledge of creating dynamic presentations, agendas and minutes, generating reports, handling travel and expenses and managing records
• You are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing and you are able to build strong, trusting relationships with internal & external stakeholders
• You use sensitivity, diplomacy and tact when working with confidential information
• You have excellent customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills
• You are a self starter, able to anticipate what’s needed and take action accordingly

It would be awesome if you also had

• Experience with financial statements, budget process, general ledger and audit processes
• Basic knowledge of SAP and SuccessFactors

What’s in it for you

• Robust wellness programs to enhance your physical, mental, social, financial and career well being

• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week

• Our Play It Forward program provides volunteer hours for our people each year

• See all our rewards here

  
  

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong.

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out!

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more!

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com.

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada