Union of BC Municipalities

Program Administrator

Posting Date
June 5, 2026

Closing Date
June 26, 2026

Department:
Local Government Program Services

Location:
Victoria, BC

Nature of work:
Temporary/Full-Time (12-month contract)

Salary:
Starting at $64,497 annually, $2,687 semi-monthly

The Organization
The Union of BC Municipalities is a member driven association formed in 1905 to provide a common voice for local governments in BC. UBCM’s vision is to effectively represent and serve all local governments in BC by being the recognized advocate for their common interests and by meeting the common needs of our membership. UBCM achieves this through policy work, program management and member services.

Convention continues to be the main forum for UBCM policy-making. It provides an opportunity for local governments of all sizes and from all areas of the province to come together, share their experiences and take a united position.
With two offices in Richmond and Victoria, UBCM has a small and dynamic team of dedicated staff who are focused on representing and serving all local governments in BC. Our staff take pride in all that they do. If you are looking for a fast-paced work environment, with a diverse portfolio, we welcome you to apply today to join our team!

The Position
Local Government Program Services (LGPS) provides administration for Provincially funded grant programs. Since 1999, LGPS has provided funding to local governments, First Nations and other eligible applicants through a diverse range of funding programs and services. The Program Administrator provides administration services to support the operation of LGPS.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

Diploma in office administration or other relevant discipline, preferred
Must have 2 years of relevant experience, providing administrative services in support of funding programs

The successful candidate must have the following skills and abilities:

Written and oral communication skills and attention to detail when communicating
Able to manage multiple priorities and consistently produce results within timelines
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, clients (including elected officials) and members of the public while upholding the highest standards of tact, discretion and professionalism
Advanced spreadsheet skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel) and able to use other standard office, accounting software, and databases.

UBCM uses an applicant tracking system for candidates wishing to apply. Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed job description prior to submitting their application. For further information regarding the job posting, and to submit your application, please visit our online application portal.

We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted. The application intake will be open until 4:30pm June 26th or until the position is successfully filled.

Contact Details
Contact Name
Rebecca Williams
Contact Email
rwilliams@ubcm.ca

LGPS Program Administrator Job Description

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