Trades Payable Administrator

J EllisDon Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Trades Payable Administrator to accurately process approved invoices, prioritize workflow in a high-volume environment, and proactively resolve vendor issues. The role supports accounting controls and cross-office workflow to ensure timely payments.

The position requires 2–3 years of related experience, comfort with new software, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent communication to maintain vendor relationships in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of related experience in a workplace or educational environment.
• Experience working in a construction company is an asset.
• Must be comfortable learning new software.
• Must be detail oriented and thorough in execution of work.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships with vendors and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process approved invoices for payment.
• Prioritize workflow in a high-volume department to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work proactively to resolve issues with vendors and invoices.
• Comply with, and assist in developing, accounting controls to reduce errors.
• Verify and manage workflow from other area offices.
• Assist with other administrative functions as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Multi-tasking

Vendor relationship building

Adaptability / quick learner

Job description

Connect with us LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Thinking about a change? We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn't matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch. Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others. In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in and our latest Impact Report, highlighting how we're putting our values into practice in areas such as the climate & environment, inclusive diversity, indigenous relations, and health and safety.

You as a Trades Payable Administrator will:

• Accurately process approved invoices for payment.
• Prioritize workflow in a high-volume department to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work proactively to resolve issues with vendors and invoices.
• Comply with, and assist in developing, accounting controls to reduce errors.
• Verify and manage workflow from other area offices.
• Assist with other administrative functions as required.

Is this the right role for you?

• A minimum of two to three years of related experience in a workplace or educational environment.
• Experience working at a construction company is an asset.
• Must be comfortable learning new software.
• Must be detail oriented and thorough in execution of work.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships with vendors and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $65,000 per year.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our employees to clients, subcontractors, partners, and our considerable network of contacts, building strong, resilient relationships is the key to our success.

We build on great relationships We pride ourselves on being great people to work with. Guided by our shared values of trust, complete openness, and mutual respect and accountability, we've built a construction services company known for our people and integrity.

We exist to provide great careers to one another With us you can expect to continually evolve your career, benefitting from mentorship at every level and working collaboratively with other teams to expand your knowledge and experience.

Values-based leadership. EllisDon’s culture and approach to business is a reflection of our core values and principles: freedom, trust, complete openness, mutual accountability, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, integrity and mutual respect.