Project Assistant

HUB Office INC.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A commercial furniture company in the Central Okanagan is seeking a Project Assistant. This full-time role involves assisting clients with projects, ensuring orders are fulfilled, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should possess strong time management skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office, with additional knowledge in design software being a plus. The position offers a competitive wage and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Work from home option

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Gifted days during holiday season

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all projects from initial client meetings to presentations.
• Work with clients on space planning and design.
• Develop and prepare specification orders.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Creativity

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

CAD

CET

Revit

Job description

Overview

HUB Office Furniture INC. is a fast growing, design oriented commercial furniture company looking for a high performing Project Assistant. At HUB INC., you will enjoy a fun and collaborative environment that challenges you to exercise your creativity, critical thinking, and solutions-based thinking to give the highest standard of customer service. We are a small team who works together to get the job done – your contributions are visible and highly impactful.

As Project Assistant you are responsible for a range of activities aimed at ensuring sales orders are fulfilled to meet (and exceed) client expectations. You will work alongside our internal team, contractors, vendor partners, customer service representatives, and, of course, the client throughout the project cycle.

This is a full-time position at 37.5 hours / week, with some flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all projects from initial client meetings, order specification and pricing, to presentations and quotes.
• Work directly with clients on space planning, design, and finishes.
• Develop product specifications, double-check specifications against plans, prepare specification order-entry utilizing electronic specification program.
• Understand the project scope and the manufacturers and products that will best support the client's vision and needs.
• Alongside the team, serve as a point-of-contact for dealer activities, services, orders, and individuals.
• Use a people-first approach with client relations and act as the liaison with manufacturers.
• Support maintenance of the HUB Sample Library.
• Support business growth and development by staying on top of project opportunities within our market.
• General administration assistance.
• Please note this is not meant to be a complete list of responsibilities.

You have

• Excellent time management skills with a strong sense of workflow, multi-tasking, prioritizing, and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service; you are a champion of communication and organization.
• Excellence under pressure; you love deadlines and manage your time accordingly.
• Excellent intuition and creativity; you have a knack for reading between the lines and thinking differently when it comes to customer service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.); must have a Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

It would be awesome if you had :

• CAD, CET, Revit, or other design or specification program knowledge
• Furniture industry or design experience; or
• A strong interest in interior design or furniture

What HUB INC. offers you

• A competitive wage range $20 - $23 / hr.
• Flexibility; we accommodate a 1.5 day work from home option.
• Two gifted days off per year and gifted days during the December holiday season
• Opportunity for ongoing professional development; we want you to grow with us
• A fun and challenging environment that you will love coming to everyday

How to apply

If this sounds like you, send your resume and a bit about yourself to

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours : 37.5 per week

Benefits :

• Paid time off

Application question(s) :

• Do you live in the Central Okanagan in BC?

Work Location : In person