The Opportunity
As an Administrative Assistant, you will manage front desk activities, handle mail and office supplies, assist with administrative tasks, and maintain an organized office environment.
This is an entry-level opportunity open to new graduates and young professionals looking to start their kickstart their career with an employee-first organization!
Specific Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the below, as well as other related tasks as assigned to support the business objectives:
- Answer and direct phone calls in a professional and courteous manner, and greet visitors to ensure a positive first impression.
- Handle all incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and preparing packages for shipment, as well as managing office supplies inventory.
- Assist Traders with order entry, updates, and problem-solving for order resolutions, and monitor Trader Approval and outgoing fax logs.
- Support travel arrangements, including conference registration and hotel bookings, and assist with general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document management.
- Manage kitchen responsibilities including overseeing the coffee program, ensuring cleanliness, and ordering team lunches, while maintaining an organized office environment.
Who We’re Looking For
- 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment, with a focus on administrative tasks.
- A Degree, Diploma or Certificate in a related program such as Business Administration or Accounting considered an asset.
- Experience in an accounts payable or accounts receivable role considered an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with AS400 and Great Plains considered an asset.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
- A high degree of initiative, work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of an organization.
Who We Are
Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and breathtaking Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.
Established in 1972, we have a strong record of success and a clear vision for our industry’s sustainable future. With a team of over 60 individuals, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration.
What We Offer
- Salary Range $45,000 to $55,000 pending relevant experience.
- Work hard, play hard company culture.
- Weekly Wednesday Breakfast.
- Extended health benefits effective on your first day.
- Employee Wellness Spending Account.
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance and scholarship programs.
- Employee stock ownership plan.
- RRSP Contribution Plan.
- On-site gym and showers.
- On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
- Easy access to the mountains and oceans.
Apply Now!
To apply, please submit a resume through our job board.
We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.