Administrative Assistant

GCR Events Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GCR Events Inc., one of Canada's fastest-growing conference companies, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to enhance daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a positive client service mentality, ensuring the office runs efficiently while supporting the team. This full-time role includes competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors in a professional manner.
• Answer phones and transfer calls appropriately.
• Provide general clerical support including filing and photocopying.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client service mentality

Education

2+ years of office or business experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Description

GCR Events is committed to provide excellent business to business solutions and ranks as one of the foremost promoters of international summits and conferences. GCR Events aims to be the go-to-company for all offline and online events related to information exchange, networking, marketing, skills transfer, and other tools needed for executives across a large variety of professions, industries, and careers.

GCR’s tailored events help business minded individuals and/or executives absorb and share cutting edge content aimed for success. We employ a distinct approach and use digital and offline tools to deliver the best, clutter breaking 360 degrees experience across the board for all our clients.

The Administrative Assistant at GCR Events would report to the Manager of Finance & Administration, and shall be responsible for attending to resident and candidate inquiries in a professional manner, provide office staff with administrative support and ensures that the administration office runs in an effective and efficient manner.

What will it be like to work for GCR Events?

One of the fastest growing conferences companies in Canada, GCR Events’ two-step approach is catered towards innovation and best practices.

If you are a well organized person, and know what it takes to handle well the day-to-day operations of a fast growing organization, then you may be just the person we are looking for to work as the Administrative Assistant at GCR Events.

What will I be doing?

Specifically, the right candidate will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Greet in-person clients and visitors to the office in a professional manner
• Answering the phones and transferring calls to the appropriate destination
• Housekeeping of reception area and office spaces
• Coordinate meetings
• Daily errands (i.e., Bank and mail runs, Winkler/Morden deliveries etc.)
• Accept client payments for legal work
• General clerical support such as filing, photocopying, scanning etc.
• Conduct basic searches through registries and third-party sites
• Opening and closing files
  
  

This provides a general overview of the role; however, actual duties and responsibilities will vary depending on business needs

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role, you should possess the below attitude, behaviors, skills, and values:

• Work effectively in a professional, fast paced environment
• 2+ years of experience in an office or business environment
• Superior organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong emphasis on attention to detail and proofreading
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Mature attitude, professional and strong work ethic
• Dependability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects with multiple individuals
• Has a mindset for helping others, a client service mentality, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure, stress, and tight deadlines at times
  
  

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  
  

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes in our team members:

• Living the Values
• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Adaptability
  
  

What benefits will I receive?

You will be offered a competitive pay package. As a team member, you would also get a great work environment and a supportive team to work with.

Work Location

Etobicoke, Ontario

Schedule

Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $27.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking
  
  

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required
  
  

Schedule

• 7-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
  
  

Experience

• 2+ years (preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person