We are looking for a detail-focused Administrative Assistant to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and casual office environment. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting daily administrative functions and ensuring smooth operations within the organization. Responsibilities: • Perform general administrative tasks, including document filing and management. • Handle reception duties, such as answering inbound calls and managing courier services. • Draft and edit correspondence and letters with a high level of accuracy. • Maintain and update calendars, ensuring schedules are well-organized. • Assist in clerical tasks, including data entry and email correspondence. • Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to complete assignments. • Coordinate and schedule appointments as needed. • Collaborate with team members to support office operations and maintain a positive work environment. • Provide personable and attentive customer service to internal and external stakeholders. • Take initiative in identifying and executing tasks to improve efficiency within the office.

• Strong reading and writing comprehension skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Previous experience in a unionized environment is an asset. • Ability to draft precise and well-structured correspondence and letters. • Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing and approachable personality. • Proven ability to take initiative and work independently without micromanagement. • Effective organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities. • Familiarity with scheduling and appointment coordination.

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Burnaby, BC
onsite
Temporary
23.00 - 25.00 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-focused Administrative Assistant to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and casual office environment. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting daily administrative functions and ensuring smooth operations within the organization. Responsibilities: • Perform general administrative tasks, including document filing and management. • Handle reception duties, such as answering inbound calls and managing courier services. • Draft and edit correspondence and letters with a high level of accuracy. • Maintain and update calendars, ensuring schedules are well-organized. • Assist in clerical tasks, including data entry and email correspondence. • Utilize Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to complete assignments. • Coordinate and schedule appointments as needed. • Collaborate with team members to support office operations and maintain a positive work environment. • Provide personable and attentive customer service to internal and external stakeholders. • Take initiative in identifying and executing tasks to improve efficiency within the office.
2025-08-28T23:13:46Z

Administrative Assistant Job in Burnaby | Robert Half