ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - METRO VANCOUVER

Recruiting In Motion; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking intermediate to senior-level candidates for temporary positions in Metro Vancouver. Responsibilities include complex clerical work such as communications management and organizational tasks. Applicants must have strong skills in Microsoft Office and a university degree. Pay rates range from $22.48 to $35.05 per hour depending on the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Complex clerical and secretarial responsibilities including composing communications, agendas, minutes, and reports.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)

Accurate typing skills with a minimum of 55 wpm

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems

Solid organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Commitment to high-level customer service

Ability to handle confidential information

Willingness to work in Burnaby and surrounding areas

University Degree or equivalent

Education

University Degree or equivalent work and/or educational experience

Job description

Recruiting in Motion is a successful and dynamic professional employment agency that has become an integral part of Metro Vancouver’s business sector as the go-to agency for recruiting and placing outstanding employees. Proudly BC-owned and operated, we ensure all our candidates — temporary, contract, permanent, or executive — are provided with exciting and impressive employment opportunities. In fact, we are ranked as one of Growth 500 Canada's fastest-growing companies and we represent BC's TOP Employers!

About our Client

Recruiting in Motion Vancouver is an authorized staffing partner and service provider to the Metro Vancouver Regional District . The Metro Vancouver Regional District provides services to 21 Municipalities, one Electoral Area, and one treaty First Nation.

We supply temporary staff for a variety of temporary assignments which range from one day to 6 months and include positions such as Office Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Senior Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, and occasional Accounting roles. Current pay rates vary depending on assignments from $22.48 per hour to $35.05 per hour .

We are currently seeking intermediate to senior-level candidates to be added to our roster of available temp help staff. Successful candidates will be contacted and added to our roster as required however there is no guarantee of any work assignments, as this fluctuates based on Metro Vancouver's staffing needs.

Responsibilities

Complex clerical and secretarial responsibilities include composing technical and administrative communications, agendas, minutes, calendar management, and reports.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal)
• Accurate typing skills with a minimum of 55 wpm
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Intermediate experience with calendar management including scheduling meetings and managing multiple calendars
• Keen eye for detail and ability to process clerical work of a complex and technical nature including formatting and proof-reading efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems (electronic and paper)
• Solid organizational skills and the ability to work under time constraints and interruptions
• Ability to work independently including using judgment and prioritizing day-to-day priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information
• Willingness to work in Burnaby and / or surrounding areas such as Surrey and Langley
• University Degree or equivalent work and / or educational experience

How to Apply

All applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada and have a current Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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