Administrative Assistant, Group Benefits Western Canada

Desjardins; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Administrative Assistant for Group Benefits in Western Canada. This role involves supporting management activities, coordinating tasks, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma and relevant experience, with proficiency in Office 365 apps. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible vacation, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Four weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Office 365 apps.

Responsibilities

• Support document creation and management tasks.
• Manage agendas, calls, emails, and meetings.
• Participate in budget preparation and monitoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and alignment

Situational adaptability

Education

College diploma in a related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

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Benefits

As an Administrative Assistant, Group Benefits Western Canada, you help carry out administrative activities for your sector. You provide support to a team of two directors and a manager, and other members of the Western Canadian Business Development team as needed. You coordinate, plan, and prioritize management activities, interacting with various stakeholders. You are expected to make proactive, independent decisions and execute tasks in line with your unit's needs. Effective communication and adaptability are essential. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting document creation, updating, layout, production, and linguistic revision across sectors
• Managing internal administrative tasks such as sales follow-up, dashboard updates, expense tracking, inventory, and performance evaluations
• Managing and following up on managers' and directors' agendas, calls, emails, and mail
• Preparing for and attending meetings, including writing minutes and ensuring follow-up
• Organizing logistics for events such as team meetings, committees, and travel
• Participating in budget preparation and monitoring, analyzing variances
• Supporting management reporting activities
• Performing additional activities as needed

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Salary range: $51,576 - $70,917 per year (regional scale)
• Four weeks of flexible vacation from the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

What You Bring To The Table

• College diploma in a related field
• At least one year of relevant experience (other qualifications may be considered)
• Proficiency in Office 365 apps, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Skills: Effective communication, Planning and alignment, Situational adaptability

Desjardins is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and respect all individuals and provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance, please let us know.