Program Assistant, Training in Attitudes, Skills & Knowledge (TASK)

Workplace TASK (Training in Attitudes Skills and Knowledge) is a program that offers students with disabilities the opportunity to learn self-management and employment skills. The Program Assistant assists potential and new TASK and ABE students with application and funding opportunities. They provide confidential administrative support classroom support and markets the program to external agencies and businesses.

The Program Assistant supports TASK students by arranging training and vocational tours accompanying the student on the tours. The Assistant also supports the TASK instructor by establishing and monitoring work experience placements.

This position is based in Chilliwack however training will take place at the Abbotsford campus.

• Completion of two (2) years post-secondary education in Human Services Adult Education Teacher Education or in a related field of study
• Minimum two (2) years work experience in an office setting
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with people with disabilities
• Proven ability to use all applications of MS Office Suite and a variety of social media
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with confidential material
• Knowledge of UFV and its communities
• Experience working with community agencies businesses and organizations
• Experience in planning and executing events including logistics marketing and facilitation.
• Ability to travel within the community for vocational tours worksite visits and presentations.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.