Office Coordinator, temporary contract

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global company in Vancouver is seeking an Office Coordinator for a temporary role from August 22nd to September 2nd. This full-time position includes front desk support, shipping and receiving, and office maintenance. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience in administrative roles, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Competitive hourly rate of $22 to $28 plus benefits. Apply now if interested!

Benefits

4% vacation pay accrued

Accessible by car, bike, and public transport

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in front desk/reception and office coordination.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors and employees at the HQ.
• Manage shipping and receiving of deliveries.
• Maintain office cleanliness and organization.
• Oversee office inventory and supply upkeep.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Job description

Temporary contract role from August 22nd to Sept 2nd. The Office Coordinator will work full-time Mon-Fri at a corporate headquarters in Vancouver. Working for a very successful, stable, and well-established global company in a unique and exciting industry.

Who- the Company:

Our client has an over 40-year history of creating wildly successful products that are sold across North America and beyond. They have values that promote teamwork, trust, and sincerity. The company has approximately 1000 employees and is continuing to grow. Multiple entities, operations in many countries, very complex and interesting business.

What- the Role:

Our client is looking for an Office Coordinator for a contract role starting Friday August 22nd and ending Tuesday Sept 2nd (please note Monday Sept 1st would be an unpaid statutory holiday). This contract role is open due to a vacation on the team. The Office Coordinator will be responsible for office coordination and front desk support. This role involves:

• Front Office- greeting and helping visitors to the HQ, as well as employees.
• Shipping and Receiving (mostly sending out and greeting couriers at the HQ) – making sure deliveries in and out are timely and accurate.
• Office Maintenance – keeping the office clean, organized, and fully functioning.
• Office Inventory – reviewing existing stock and ensuring supply upkeep.

Who- the Candidate:

We are looking for a team player who enjoys taking on a variety of administrative tasks depending on company needs. Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of work experience within front desk/reception and office coordination.

We are seeking people who are very organized and accurate, with strong interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and relationship building abilities are important in this role. We are looking for people who are self-motivated and proactive, and who will seek work out rather than sit back and wait for the work to come to them.

How Much:

Hourly contractor rate in the range of $22 to $28 an hour, depending on relevant skills and work experience- plus 4% vacation pay accrued on each paycheque. Please discuss your hourly rate expectations with SWIM.

Where:

Based in the company’s beautiful Vancouver head office- accessible by car, bike lanes, walking trails, bus, and SkyTrain. Full-time Monday-Friday in office, 8am to 5pm, with 1 hour lunch.

When & How to Apply:

The client will start conducting short video interviews the week of August 11st. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM and are available to do temp work on these dates, please reach out soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY' to send us your resume (preferably in Word format as it works best with our internal systems). SWIM is presenting candidates directly to the hiring team. Thank you for reading!