PLEA Community Services is currently seeking an Excluded Temporary Full-Time Accreditation Assistant for our Administration team located in Surrey, BC. This position will be an 8-week term contract with a projected end date of August 28, 2026. This position is excluded from BCGEU membership.

This job is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs Program. For information on eligibility for this program, please refer to the link:  https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/youth/plan.html  

In keeping with the Canada Summer Jobs program objectives, we encourage applications from youth who face barriers to employment, including:

• Indigenous youth
• Racialized youth
• Black youth
• Youth with disabilities
• Youth in a rural, remote, Northern, or fly‑in community
• Youth in an official language minority community
• 2SLGBTQI+ youth

Our organization provides supports such as mentorship, accessibility accommodations, inclusive supervision practices, and culturally safe work environments, consistent with Canada Summer Jobs program expectations. Self‑identification is voluntary and confidential.

The Accreditation Assistant works closely with the Accreditation Specialist to support the agency’s preparation for accreditation audits and provides administrative support for the agency’s quality assurance initiatives.

Hours of Work: The usual hours of work in this position are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 4:00PM, based on 35 working hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet departmental needs.

Closing date for Internal Applications: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 4:30PM. If the position is not filled internally, it will remain open until filled. 

Education and Knowledge Requirements:

• One year of post-secondary completed social services, social work, social sciences, or a related field.

Who We Are:

PLEA is an accredited, charitable community services organization that has operated throughout BC for more than 40 years. We deliver community-based services and specialized supported homes to children, youth, adults and families facing significant challenges in their lives. We continually adapt our programs to suit each individual’s diverse strengths, needs and circumstances. As a result, we have a strong reputation for helping those we serve to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Accreditation Specialist in maintaining the agency’s databases and drives related to its demonstration of the accreditation standards. In consultation with the Accreditation Specialist, this includes but is not limited to:

a. Reviewing existing policy documents to ensure that the information is accurate, complete, up-to-date and consistently formatted.

b. Tracking policy review dates and deadlines.

c. Flagging gaps or inconsistencies between policies and accreditation standards, using the provided templates.

d. Organizing, standardizing, and maintaining policy folders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of files as required.

e. Developing resources (such as tutorials) to assist management’s work on policies.

• Support the Accreditation Specialist in preparing meeting materials and agendas. Record meeting minutes and document decisions made.
• Assist the Accreditation Specialist in preparing for accreditation audits and site visits; this includes but is not limited to:

a. Locating the documents that demonstrate the agency’s compliance with accreditation standards and ensuring files are accurate, complete and up-to-date.

b. Organizing and maintaining the agency’s evidence of compliance documentation to provide to site visitors/accreditation surveyors.

c. Tracking the agency’s progress/milestones in meeting the accreditation standards.

d. Updating internal documents to prepare agency staff for accreditation audits.

e. Providing administrative support to assist the development and maintenance of sustainable accreditation systems (e.g., workflows, naming conventions, templates).

f. Scheduling internal audits of the agency’s compliance with accreditation standards as required.

• Protect and uphold confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You Will Bring:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective teamwork skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with agency staff, third parties and stakeholders.
• Effective organization and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make sound decisions, and be held accountable for results.
• Demonstrated ability to be sensitive and understanding of individuals’ social realities including issues of race, culture, religion, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, poverty, and lifestyle.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, database systems, and web-based conferencing tools.

PLEA Benefits and Perks:

• Access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): counselling support services and wellness resources for employees and immediate family members.
• Discounted gym membership at Club 16 Trevor Linden and She's Fit.
• Perkopolis membership: an exclusive discount program for a variety of products and services (clothes, furniture, dining, auto, events, etc.).
• Agency-sponsored social events (i.e., summer barbecue, annual holiday party, and team days).

Minimum Requirements:

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 or 7N B.C. Driver's License and suitable driver's abstract/claims history.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle for work-related travel. This position requires travel in the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley.
• Documentation that the applicant is legally authorized to work on an ongoing basis in Canada.

Note: PLEA conducts primary source verification of applicants' credentials including education, training, work history, and licensure.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at .