SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Surrey; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Surrey, BC is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide temporary support in a fast-paced environment. The role supports a variety of administrative and member-facing activities, with hours from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, supporting events and meetings, maintaining website content with WordPress, sending communications via Mailchimp and Outlook, and managing documents with Microsoft Office and Google

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related administrative experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud/Illustrator, and Eventbrite.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general inquiries and provide professional administrative support.
• Provide excellent customer and member service.
• Assist with the coordination and administration of events, workshops, and meetings.
• Prepare and distribute mass communications using Mailchimp and Outlook.
• Update and maintain website content using WordPress.
• Create and edit materials using Adobe Creative Cloud/Illustrator.
• Manage event-related information through Eventbrite.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Adobe Creative Cloud/Illustrator

Eventbrite

Outlook

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established, professional organization in Surrey seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide temporary administrative support. This is a great opportunity for a highly organized professional who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment and supporting a variety of administrative and member‑facing activities.

Location: Surrey, BC

Position Type: Temporary

Duration: ASAP to November 13, 2026, with possibility of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Compensation: $30–$35 per hour

Responsibilities

• Respond to general inquiries and provide professional administrative support
• Provide excellent customer and member service
• Assist with the coordination and administration of events, workshops, and meetings
• Prepare and distribute mass communications using Mailchimp and Outlook
• Update and maintain website content using WordPress
• Create and edit materials using Adobe Creative Cloud/Illustrator
• Manage event‑related information through Eventbrite
• Perform general administrative tasks, including document preparation, data entry, correspondence, and record maintenance
• Use Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for day‑to‑day administrative activities
• Maintain accurate records and ensure a high level of attention to detail
• Handle confidential information appropriately
• Support multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently and as part of a team
• Provide additional administrative support as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related administrative experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Hands‑on experience with WordPress, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud/Illustrator, and Eventbrite
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing deadlines
• Strong customer service and problem‑solving skills
• Professional, welcoming, and service‑oriented approach
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Professionalism, integrity, flexibility, and a positive can‑do attitude
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment is an asset