Personal Assistant (Bilingual)

IGG; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile game studio in Vancouver is seeking a Personal Assistant for the Senior Vice President. This entry-level position involves managing household services, transportation, and communication, requiring strong organizational and language skills. Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation after three months.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

On-site Parking

Office Amenities

Qualifications

• Experience as an executive or upper management assistant.
• Native Chinese speaker with proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication with household service personnel.
• Transport children to and from school.
• Translate between Mandarin & English.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Office Software

Job description

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013). If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players worldwide and are interested in joining our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position : Personal Assistant

Reports to : Senior Vice President

Department : Administration / Management

Hiring Level : Entry Level

Contract Length : Permanent with a 6-month probation period

Workplace : Primarily at the Senior Vice President's home (may require travel with her family)

Hiring Processes :

1. Resume reviewing
2. Interviews
3. Tests
4. Offer

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate and manage communication with household service personnel, including nannies, chefs, tutors, doctors, coaches, renovation companies, and schools.
• Transport children daily to and from school, including evening drop-offs to tutoring classes (requires a valid driver's license).
• Translate between Mandarin & English for SVP's daily life, such as medical appointments and meetings.
• Oversee household service personnel, such as nannies and housekeepers, acting as a liaison.
• Arrange daily work and personal activities for the SVP and family, including transportation, visa applications, travel arrangements, study tours, hotel bookings, and other personal matters.
• Coordinate tasks and work schedules flexibly based on needs.
• Prepare and manage personal documents, including tax-related matters.
• Ensure security of sensitive information and manage selected accounts.
• Handle procurement and payment matters related to personal affairs.
• Manage and arrange personal and work-related matters as authorized.

Qualifications :

• Prior Experience : Experience as an executive or upper management assistant.
• Education : Bachelor's degree or higher in education, law, economics, or English-related fields.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public relations and coordination abilities.
• Adaptability : Ability to remain calm and handle unexpected situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Language Proficiency : Native Chinese speaker with proficiency in spoken and written English, minimum IELTS score of 7 or equivalent.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in office software and electronic devices.
• Personal Attributes : Enthusiasm for assistant work, honesty, gentleness, patience, meticulousness, responsibility, politeness, and stress management.
• Problem-Solving : Self-driven with problem-solving skills.
• Remote Work Skills : Effective online communication and reporting skills.
• Meeting Minutes : Experience in preparing meeting minutes for daily gatherings.

What We Offer :

• Benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescriptions.
• 18 days of accrued paid vacation and sick days.
• Reimbursement for active living benefits and training/development fees after 3 months.
• Paid holiday closure during Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid statutory holidays.
• On-site car and bike parking.
• Office amenities including foosball, table tennis, basketball, and pool table.