Office Administrator (Full time contract) - North Vancouver (1026)

Trail Appliances BC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Extended health care and dental

Gym membership discount

Professional development programs

Job summary

Trail Appliances BC is seeking an Office Administrator to support customers and showroom teams. This role is 50% customer-facing and 50% administration, with a focus on accurate data entry, clear communication, and proactive service. The position requires typing speed of at least 40 wpm, attention to detail, and comfort with computer applications.

Compensation is $23.75/hour. Schedule is 40 hours per week, with potential weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative or customer service experience.
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm.
• Detail-oriented with strong data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to customers as the first point of contact.
• Handle incoming calls and inquiries.
• Assist in general store administration duties.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Support teams for timely service.
• Find creative ways to personalize each customer's experience.
• Build rapport and relationships with customers.
• Work well in a team and independently as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

40 wpm typing

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Job description

Working at Trail Appliances means joining an entrepreneurial-minded, driven team dedicated to delivering an exceptional customer experience. Trail Appliances is the leading independent appliance retailer in Western Canada. We’re a fast-growing company with over 500 employees in British Columbia, spread out over 10 showrooms, 3 Outlet Centres, 3 distribution centres, and 4 offices in BC's major markets. Join our team of trailblazers!

Our core values:

• Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one is looking.
• Improvement – We do it well. Then we do it better.
• Caring – We put ourselves in others’ shoes.
• Authenticity – We like people, not pretense.
• Determination – We kick down walls.

We have everything we need to inspire our customers. Except you.

As an Administrator you will work very closely with customers and the showroom teams. In this role you will be 50% customer facing and 50% completing administration functions.

The Administrator will support customers with inquiries either over the phone or in person. As the Administrator you are required to type at least 40 wpm; have attention to detail as you will be responsible for collecting payments. We require the successful candidate to be very process driven and comfortable with computer applications. Excellent communication skills - both written and spoken - is a must.

Compensation: $23.75/hour

Schedule: 40 hours per week, hours as scheduled, may include weekend shifts. Must drive to work daily to deliver bank deposit.

Contract duration: 12 months

As an Office Administrator, you will

• Provide exceptional service to all customers and be approachable as you are their first point of contact (Hence, the smile).
• Field any incoming calls and inquiries.
• Assist in administrative duties to run store administration.
• Collaborate with our Sales and Customer Support Team to provide timely, proactive service and support.
• Take initiative to find creative approaches that make each customer’s experience feel personal.
• Build relationships and a great rapport with customers.
• Teamwork - You are a team player who can also thrive independently.

We Hope You Are Passionate About

• Customer Service - You are a people person who uses your skills to create great rapport with customers
• Teamwork - You are a team player who can also thrive independently
• Joining a fun, fast-paced environment!

The Experience We Like To See

• Working in an administrative/customer service role
• Fast and accurate data entry skills with the ability to multi-task
• Experience managing customer conflict and escalation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work weekends when needed

Bonus Points

• You exude energy, enthusiasm, and positivity!
• You are willing to work additional time when necessary to complete tasks and meet deadlines

Why join Trail:

• Showroom environment
• Paid time off
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Recognition Program
• Extended health care and dental coverage
• Gym membership discount
• Professional Development Programs
• Career Progression
• Company events

We inspire possibilities, make shopping ridiculously easy, and help create special moments at home. Are you ready to meet your team?

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.