Para Space Landscaping Hiring for Administrative Assistant at Burnaby, BC Full Time

Are you self-motivated? Does being in a supportive role and being challenged excite you? Start your rewarding career in our office with National Award Winner of Excellence: Para Space Landscaping! As an industry leader, we are looking for someone who strives for excellence and thrives in a hard working, fast-paced work environment.

COVID STATEMENT:
As we are living in an unprecedented time, we have made several efforts and policy changes to ensure the safety of our employees remain our #1 priority while providing steady work.

Daily employee screening

All employees are given a reusable mask

No contact with public

Social distancing

Glass Barriers Installed at Workstations

Online training

and more!

JOB SUMMARY

The Office Administration team provide support to the operational side of the business and remains responsible for many of the company’s behind the scenes tasks such as payroll, contracts, quotes, assessments, accounting, data entry, reception, scheduling and more! The Administrative Assistant’s function is to provide support to the Office Administration team. This would primarily include the formatting of documents, reception, and word processing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Data entry and accounting (with professional accounting support)

e. accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and bank reconciliation

Data entry and maintenance of various reports in Excel such as labour, vehicle, and invoicing

Involvement in creating contract renewals and correspondence

Reception and telephone management (land lines and mobile devices)

Maintenance of filing documents both on our network and in hard copy form

Maintenance of our customer contact list, site list, and employee information

Involvement in generating the daily/weekly field staff schedule

General office duties including cleanliness of our lunchroom and all common office areas, ordering of supplies both online and at shopping markets, weekly mail distribution, etc.

Miscellaneous, other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION

Post-secondary education an asset

EXPERIENCE

Previous administrative experience including use of office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook is necessary.

Experience with Sage accounting software an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

Punctual, trustworthy, and reliable

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal English communication skills

Strong business correspondence writing skills

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver timely results

Positive and professional team attitude

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong attention to detail and time management/organizational skills

Leadership and customer service experience an asset

Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

COMPENSATION AND PERKS

Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (occasional overtime)

Competitive wages $18.00/hr + (depends on experience)

4% Paid Vacation

All-Inclusive Staff Social Events

SWAG/Prize Giveaways

Education sponsorship

Free In-House Seminar Program

Benefits and Extended Health Care

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Travel insurance

And more!

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Employee Assistance Program

Counselling services

Online resources

Perks and discounts

Living Wage Certified Company

OUR STORY

Since August 1, 1979 Para Space has been an award-winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our company has always provided progressive landscape maintenance programs, along with contemporary designs, installations, and ecologically conscious plant health care. We have been able to grow our operation through hard work, efficiency, innovation, and by enhancing the wellbeing of our employees.

OUR MISSION

Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.

Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.

Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.

OUR VISION

Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.

This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and advance over time on a great team! To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and why you think you would be a good fit.

Para Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all our employees! Candidates: Please note we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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