Administrative Assistant - Office

Paper Excellence; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pulp and paper industry is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for their Richmond office. The role involves supporting daily operations, organizing meetings, managing correspondence, and providing administrative support across departments. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and at least one year of administrative experience. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various benefits.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative / receptionist role.
• Strong willingness to learn different programs, processes, protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the tidiness and organization of the office mail room.
• Plan, organize and schedule meetings and book meeting rooms.
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Administrative / Receptionist Certificate

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Paper Excellence is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper, including printing and writing, packaging, and specialty papers. We believe in the enduring value of wood-based products in global markets and have built a large network of mills and chipping plants to produce them competitively. Through our distinct approach to operational excellence, we deliver high-quality and cost-effective products to international customers.We operate 7 facilities in Canada producing over 2.8 million tonnes annually with a workforce of more than 2,800 strong.

We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Administrative Assistant - Office to work out of our Richmond Head Office. Reporting to the Corporate HR Manager, this candidate will provide continuous support to all staff within the office and ensure the day-to-day success of business operations. In addition, this candidate will assist in maintaining the general organization of the office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the tidiness and organization of the office mail room
• Receive incoming parcels and couriers from various mail carriers
• Plan, organize and schedule meetings and book meeting rooms
• Produce, edit and distribute correspondence memos, letters and forms
• Responsible for operating the head office switchboard and directing all incoming calls as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
• Prepare travel request forms and book travel arrangements
• Prepare and reconcile expense reports
• Assist in ordering office supplies, business cards, etc
• Prepare invoices, payment application forms and monitor status
• Maintain the cleanliness of all meeting rooms
• Assist in the set up and take down of meeting rooms
• Prepare documents for approvals and monitor status
• Provides admin support to various departments
• Manages building access card and pay parking system
• Maintain filing system
• Other duties and projects as assigned
• Professional demeanor and strong customer service & interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Team player and ability to interact with all individuals in all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong willingness to help all departments
• Strong willingness to learn different programs, processes, protocols
• Excellent organizational skills / ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge of office management systems such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• At least 1 year of experience in an administrative / receptionist role
• Administrative / Receptionist Certificate or college degree considered a strong asset

Hourly salary : $25.00 per hour

• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• We encourage Indigenous persons, youth, and newcomers to apply.

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