Administrative Assistant

Bass Pro Shops Canada ULC; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Halifax is seeking a full-time Office Administrator to provide administrative support to the Retail Management team. The role involves maintaining confidentiality while managing schedules, processing expenses, and assisting with departmental planning. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of experience in an administrative role and strong communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office. Competitive wages and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise

Fun work environment

Excellent benefits

Unlimited career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in an administrative role supporting a senior management team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with tact and discretion.
• Highly resourceful team-player.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to the Retail Management team.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of office supplies.
• Assists in employment screening including background checks.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Co-Manager / Assistant General Manager / General Manager, the Office Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Retail Management team, maintaining the administration to the team, coordinating activities or events. This position is often involved with sensitive information that must remain confidential.

Responsibilities

• Assures all sensitive information is held in the strictest of confidence.
• Provides administrative support to the Retail Management team including scheduling meetings, maintaining schedules, processing expenses, correspondence, etc.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of office supplies for the location, working with various suppliers and vendors. Ensures office equipment is in good working order and works with suppliers to resolve any issues.
• Assists with department and storewide planning, preparation and execution of meetings, projects and events.
• Maintains effective day-to-day contact with employees and management by answering employee questions and serving as an information resource to employees regarding policies, benefits and all other applicable programs.
• Assists in employment screening including: criminal background checks, pre-screens, reference checks, etc. on request and where appropriate.
• Assist with creating and preparing various reports and spreadsheets.
• Other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in an administrative role supporting a senior management team.
• Previous experience working within a retail environment is considered an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with tact and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including staff, internal and external business contacts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Bass Pro Shops & Cabels welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions.
• Fun work environment
• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities
• Bass Pro Cares Fund

Bass Pro Shops

Key Skills

Generator, Accommodation, Football, Advertising, Architectural Design

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1