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Administrative Assistant 1 [AQ-23169]

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada

$27 to $29 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$27 to $29 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Experience
0-2 years of professional administrative experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in organizational support.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Join a globally recognized leader in innovation and technology, where your work directly contributes to shaping the future of digital experiences. As a strategic partner to this pioneering organization, Aquent is seeking exceptional talent to enhance their dynamic team dedicated to empowering customers and driving operational excellence.

Are you a highly organized and proactive administrative professional ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced technology environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join a critical customer support function, providing essential administrative support that fuels the success of leadership and strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of daily operations, ensuring seamless execution and contributing to a culture of collaboration and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to leadership, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and overseeing expense management.
  • Orchestrate and manage meeting logistics, including preparing agendas, taking detailed minutes, and diligently tracking action items to ensure timely follow-up with stakeholders.
  • Serve as a central point of contact for internal communications, assisting in crafting compelling internal content that articulates strategies, results, and goals.
  • Support key organizational rhythms, including planning and executing team calls, roundtables, and off-site events, ensuring impactful content and seamless coordination.
  • Champion operational efficiency by contributing to the coordination of departmental financial activities, personnel operations, and facility needs.
  • Collaborate on cross-functional projects, contributing to initiatives related to talent development, onboarding, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with leaders and peers, building networks that drive successful execution across various teams.
  • Analyze performance metrics and provide insights to support team accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Assist in the successful implementation of organizational changes, such as employee data management and development plans.
  • Maintain a consistent briefing rhythm with supported leaders to keep them updated on key developments and milestones.

What You’ll Bring

  • 0-2 years of professional administrative experience, demonstrating a strong foundation in organizational support.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proven ability to learn new tools and processes quickly and adapt to evolving business landscapes.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels.
  • Proficiency with standard office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office tools for scheduling, email, and document management.
  • A proactive and collaborative mindset, eager to contribute to team success and foster a positive working environment.

Bonus Points

  • Prior experience in an administrative role within a technology-focused environment.
  • Familiarity with expense management software and virtual desktop environments.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance daily administrative workflows.

Client Description

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose - where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed - you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to leaders by managing schedules, travel, expenses, meetings, communications, and team events. Coordinate operational and cross-functional initiatives, track performance and action items, and support organizational changes and leadership briefings.

Requirements

Requires 0–2 years of administrative experience, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent written and verbal communication. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to manage multiple priorities; technology-sector experience, expense software, virtual desktop familiarity, and AI workflow tools are bonuses.

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Expense Management
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Agenda Preparation
  • Minute Taking
  • Internal Communications
  • Event Planning
  • Financial Coordination
  • Personnel Operations
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Onboarding
  • Performance Metrics Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Written And Verbal Communication

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Categories

  • Administrative
  • Management & Leadership
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Human Resources

Keywords

  • Administrative Support
  • Leadership Support
  • Schedule Management
  • Travel Coordination
  • Expense Management
  • Meeting Logistics
  • Agenda Preparation
  • Minute Taking
  • Action Item Tracking
  • Internal Communications
  • Team Calls
  • Roundtables
  • Off-Site Events
  • Financial Activities
  • Personnel Operations
  • Facility Needs
  • Talent Development
  • Onboarding
  • Inclusive Workplace
  • Performance Metrics
  • Employee Data Management
  • Development Plans
  • Microsoft Office
  • Expense Management Software
  • Virtual Desktop Environments
  • AI Tools
  • Technology

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