Administrative Assistant 1 [AQ-24615]
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$20 to $21 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $20 to $21 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- 0-2 years of professional administrative experience, showcasing a strong foundation in organizational support.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a highly organized and proactive administrative professional ready to empower leadership and drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced technology environment? This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of critical customer support functions, providing essential administrative support that fuels success and contributes to a culture of collaboration and efficiency. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless execution and directly impacting the operational excellence of a leading innovator.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to leadership, deftly managing complex schedules, coordinating intricate travel arrangements, and meticulously overseeing expense management.
- Orchestrate and manage all meeting logistics, including preparing insightful agendas, capturing detailed minutes, and diligently tracking action items to ensure timely follow-up with all stakeholders.
- Serve as a central point of contact for internal communications, assisting in crafting compelling internal content that articulates crucial strategies, showcases results, and clearly outlines goals.
- Support key organizational rhythms by planning and executing impactful team calls, engaging roundtables, and successful off-site events, ensuring seamless coordination and compelling content delivery.
- Champion operational efficiency by contributing significantly to the coordination of departmental financial activities, essential personnel operations, and critical facility needs.
- Collaborate on cross-functional projects, actively contributing to initiatives focused on talent development, seamless onboarding experiences, and fostering an inclusive and thriving workplace culture.
- Cultivate strong, impactful relationships with leaders and peers, building vital networks that drive successful execution across diverse teams and projects.
- Analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights to support team accountability and champion continuous improvement.
- Assist in the successful implementation of organizational changes, including precise employee data management and the development of growth plans.
- Maintain a consistent and proactive briefing rhythm with supported leaders, ensuring they are always updated on key developments and critical milestones.
- 0-2 years of professional administrative experience, showcasing a strong foundation in organizational support.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and processes and adapt seamlessly to evolving business landscapes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively at all organizational levels.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office tools for efficient scheduling, email management, and document organization.
- A proactive and collaborative mindset, eager to contribute actively to team success and foster a positive, productive working environment.
- 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 and streamline daily administrative workflows.
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 leadership by managing schedules, travel, expenses, meetings, communications, and briefings. Coordinate team events and operational activities, contribute to cross-functional initiatives and organizational changes, and analyze performance metrics to support accountability and improvement.
Requirements
Requires 0–2 years of administrative experience, strong organizational and communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is expected; technology-sector administrative experience, expense software familiarity, virtual desktop experience, and use of AI tools are advantages.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Schedule Management
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Agenda Preparation
- Minute Taking
- Internal Communications
- Event Planning
- Financial Coordination
- Personnel Operations
- Onboarding
- Performance Metrics Analysis
- Employee Data Management
- Microsoft Office
- Written and Verbal Communication
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Management & Leadership
- Human Resources
- Finance & Accounting
- Technology
Keywords
- Administrative Support
- Leadership Support
- Schedule Management
- Travel Arrangements
- Expense Management
- Meeting Logistics
- Agendas
- Meeting Minutes
- Action Item Tracking
- Internal Communications
- Team Calls
- Roundtables
- Off-Site Events
- Financial Activities
- Personnel Operations
- Facilities Coordination
- Talent Development
- Employee Onboarding
- Inclusive Workplace
- Cross-Functional Projects
- Performance Metrics
- Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Change
- Employee Data Management
- Growth Plans
- Microsoft Office
- Expense Management Software
- Virtual Desktop Environments
- AI Tools