Bilingual Administrative Assistant

Randstad Canada; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Ajax seeks a bilingual Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract. Responsibilities include managing communications in Mandarin and English, providing administrative support, and ensuring efficient office operations. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience, exceptional organizational skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Competitive pay of $25-$30 per hour offered.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Valuable Experience

Immediate Start

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Proven experience (2+ years preferred) in an Administrative or Executive Assistant role.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Mandarin and English-speaking clients.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the management team.
• Prepare, proofread, and format documents and reports.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you a highly organized, professional, and proficient administrative assistant with fluent Mandarin and English communication skills? We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in the Durham Region for an exciting 6-month contract opportunity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to contribute to the efficient operation of our office, we encourage you to apply!

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: Earn a highly competitive wage of $25 - $30 per hour.
• Valuable Experience: Gain essential experience in a professional office setting in the Durham Region.
• Immediate Start: Opportunity for immediate employment in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Bilingual Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for Mandarin and English-speaking clients, partners, and internal staff, handling correspondence, phone calls, and in-person inquiries with professionalism.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the management team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and coordinating travel arrangements (if necessary).
• Documentation & Translation: Prepare, proofread, and format documents, reports, and presentations. Assist with verbal and written translation between Mandarin and English as required.
• Office Management: Maintain an organized filing system (digital and physical), manage office supplies inventory, and ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter and maintain data in various databases and spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and English Fluency (Required): Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Experience: Proven experience (2+ years preferred) in an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar office support role.
• Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Work Arrangement: Ability to reliably commute to and work in the Durham Region office 5 days a week (this is not a remote position).

Summary

If this is a role that you are interested in and meet the qualifications, please apply today!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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