<p>Are you looking to advance your administrative career and support a team of industry-recognized professionals dedicated to solving complex environmental challenges? An innovative, international engineering and consulting firm is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant for its Burnaby, Vancouver office. This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote work option.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Employer:</p><p>The organization is known for technical leadership and exceptional client service, supporting both private and public sector clients on projects related to environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Employees can expect competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, edit, and format technical documents, proposals, reports, and training materials using advanced word processing and standardized templates. Proofread and ensure documents meet professional standards.</li><li>Use advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe, and various digital systems. Support the use of online tools for event coordination and supply management.</li><li>Assist with a wide range of project-related administrative tasks, including proposal initiation, research, calendar management, and maintaining deliverable schedules.</li><li>Oversee daily office management, including inventory, equipment maintenance, filing systems, and courier shipments—including international and customs documentation.</li><li>Organize meetings, conferences, webinars, and travel arrangements. Act as a liaison among internal teams, clients, and management.</li><li>Review and code invoices, and support accounts payable and receivable functions.</li><li>Assist in training new administrative staff, manage confidential filing systems, and perform business-related errands as needed.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is a well known Real Estate Development firm in Vancouver BC. They are currently hiring for a Senior Executive Assistant.</p><p><br></p><p>The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the President and Owner(s). This position demonstrates a strong ability to be organized and professional and plays a critical role in ensuring a high level of communication within the Company on behalf of the President and Owners.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Maintain the President’s calendar, including scheduling meetings and conference calls, and all preparation of meeting materials and related tasks.</p><p>• Compose and/or prepare presentations, brochures, memorandums, correspondence and reports on behalf of the President by identifying required information, researching background information, and gathering it from appropriate sources.</p><p>• Coordinate travel arrangements for the President, the Owners, and other executives as required, including preparation and submitting of expenses.</p><p>• Document and manage meeting outcomes as required.</p><p>• Liaise with the Executive team and external agencies on key and emerging priorities.</p><p>• Receive and screen information, visitors, and phone calls using judgement of sensitivity to the President’s priorities.</p><p>• Provide information and refer callers to other appropriate individuals if matters can be responded to elsewhere.</p><p>• Plan events and large meetings, including appropriate layout of rooms, seating arrangements, dinner menus, invitations, etc.</p><p>• Assist shareholders with charitable and community outreach event planning and donations.</p><p>• Arrange and distribute materials for scheduled management meetings.</p><p>• Process invoices, expense reports, corporate credit card expenses, and cheque requisitions.</p><p>• Personal tasks as required including booking family vacations, research and/or resourcing.</p><p>• Various other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the Vice-Provost in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this contract position, you will play a key role in managing schedules, coordinating events, and ensuring smooth administrative operations within the academic environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills to contribute to a dynamic team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Act as the primary point of contact for inquiries directed to the Vice-Provost, responding appropriately or forwarding to the relevant person.<br>• Maintain the Vice-Provost’s calendar by scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, prioritizing requests, and booking necessary resources.<br>• Provide administrative support for meetings and committees, including preparing materials, recording minutes, and following up on action items.<br>• Coordinate and execute events, receptions, conferences, and meetings, ensuring all logistical aspects are managed effectively.<br>• Arrange travel plans, including booking flights, accommodations, and creating detailed itineraries.<br>• Monitor and manage budget expenditures, reconcile accounts, and process expense reimbursements and invoices.<br>• Draft and distribute confidential correspondence, reports, and memoranda using information from various sources.<br>• Oversee general office management, establish service standards, and implement efficient administrative practices within Student Services.<br>• Utilize Microsoft Office tools such as M365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint to perform daily operations efficiently.<br>• Ensure accurate transcription of meeting minutes and maintain organized records for future reference.
