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Administrative Assistant

Job posted by : Taiga Building Products

Job Description

Taiga Building Products is hiring a full-time, permanent Administrative Assistant for our Langley branch, reporting to the Administration Manager.

Our Company

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year history of dependable service to the retail and industrial building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX.

Key Responsibilities:

Arrange and coordinate seminars, conferences, and other events.
Coordinate the activities of the HR department to ensure alignment with the organization's goals.
Coordinate the flow of information within the team.
Direct and control daily operations.
Direct, supervise, and motivate staff.
Evaluate and monitor daily operations.
Open and distribute mail and other materials.
Plan and control budget and expenditures.
Plan and organize daily operations.
Review HR projects to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Supervise staff and train employees.
Establish and implement office policies and procedures.
Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Determine and establish office procedures and routines.
Oversee the classification and rating of occupations.
Plan, develop, and implement recruitment strategies.
Schedule and confirm appointments.
Manage contracts and training development strategies.
Answer and relay telephone calls and messages.
Oversee analysis of employee data and information.
Answer electronic inquiries and compile data and statistics.
Respond to employee questions and complaints.
Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
Oversee payroll administration.
Arrange travel, related itineraries, and make reservations.
Greet visitors and direct them to contacts or service areas.
Type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
Perform data entry tasks.
Provide customer service.
Collaborate with the marketing department to communicate marketing messages.
Recruit and hire staff and manage staffing actions.
Maintain and manage a digital database.
Perform basic bookkeeping tasks.
Conduct performance reviews and evaluate work environments and procedures to prevent injury or disease.
Supervise office and volunteer staff.