Administration Officer Job in Vancouver V6a 2K6, British Columbia Canada

We are a young and dynamic local company in Vancouver, BC with a newly established branch in Calgary, AB. We specialize in fresh produce wholesale distribution. Our continuous growth has brought exciting career opportunities for motivated individuals who would like to join a successful team and excel. We are currently hiring for the following position in our Vancouver head office:

Administration Officer

Reporting to the CFO, the job holder handles day to day office administration duties, leads or participates in corporate projects, and provides back up support for other departments in the Finance Group if needed.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Maintain proper running of office machines, record and report monthly usage

Order and maintain stock of stationeries and supplies

Look after the corporate printing and signage needs

Order, distribute and maintain stock of corporate apparels

Purchase, order and maintain inventory of lunch room supplies

Handle subscriptions, reading materials circulation, and run the companys library

Purchase and maintain furniture and equipment

Co-ordinate with contractors and/or Operations Department for miscellaneous and/or regular services

Order and purchase gifts and flowers for customers, staff, business associates, etc.

Maintain proper running of telephone system, cell phones, and long distance calls

Maintain security such as alarm and security camera

Make travel arrangements for employees

Renew license and memberships, etc. for the company

Arrange meetings and take minutes as needed

Responsible for meeting room allocation and booking

Prepare letters, office memos, faxes, and other correspondence as directed and maintain proper filing for the department

Check bills/invoices for managers approval

Organize and/or assist to organize various corporate activities including major events

Participate in special company projects as required

Maintain staff & visitor ID badges

Publish the employee newsletter and other corporate literature

Any other jobs as assigned from time to time

Job Requirements:

College or university graduate, preferably in a business related discipline

A minimum of 2 years solid related experience

Training or exposure in Office Administration and Business Management is a definite advantage

Fluent spoken and written English

Knowledge of Cantonese and/or Mandarin an asset

Possess good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

Good writing skills and independent correspondence

Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Windows

Ability to translate from English to Chinese a definite advantage

Mature, responsible, reliable, tactful, and self motivated

Able to work independently with minimum supervision

Good business sense and resourceful

Able to observe and follow instructions

Meticulous, careful, and attentive to details

Good memory, and a fast learner

A good team player

Committed and thrive for excellence

For the right candidate, we offer a competitive compensation package including base salary; a discretionary year-end bonus; life, accident, long term disability, health and dental insurance; MSP benefits; staff purchase discounts; employee welfare program; social/recreational activities and facilities; and excellent training and development opportunities. Total remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and experience. If you are self-motivated, hard working, and have a strong passion for career growth and success, we would like to hear from you. Please send your resume with cover letter in confidence to:

E-mail: jozef.hubburmin@freshdirectproduce.com

Website: www.freshdirectproduce.com

While we thank every one who is interested, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted for further processing.