The Biologics Manufacturing Center (BMC) Inc. is a new biomanufacturing facility created in response to the pandemic. A not-for-profit organization, the BMC aims to better meet the biopharmaceutical needs of Canadians. The BMC helps support projects of public interest, actively contributes to the overall growth and resilience of the Canadian life sciences industry and fosters industry development and innovation through Canadian production. Backed by a committed and innovative team of employees, the BMC fosters a culture of agility and transparency, with a collaborative, result-oriented approach.
We are currently seeking an Administrative Assistant who will help ensure the efficiency of administrative processes related to facilities and people.
The Administrative Assistant will have the following responsibilities:
- Draft, format, review and translate documents, letters, presentations, and corporate and marketing communication materials;
- Organize, publish and update information across various platforms, including the intranet, internal screens, website and social media;
- Provide administrative support for the organization of meetings, industry visits and events, including managing registrations and access, preparing rooms and materials, and providing on-site support;
- Manage the purchasing and inventory of office supplies;
- Ensure common areas are kept clean, meeting rooms and the kitchen are adequately stocked, and supplies are readily available;
- Support the Commercial Affairs team by assisting with the issuance of purchase orders, processing invoices and tracking expenses;
- Manage centralized email inboxes and physical mail, and maintain public calendars;
- Act as the primary resource for employees regarding the use of certain office equipment and internal applications;
- Manage and archive physical documents;
- Participate in other administrative processes and provide ad hoc support to teams based on the organization’s needs and priorities.
Does this position align with your career aspirations? We would be pleased to receive your résumé if:
- You have at least three (3) years of relevant experience in an administrative support role;
- You have an advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint, as well as an intermediate knowledge of Excel;
- You quickly learn how to use and leverage both current and emerging technologies.
- You have an advanced level of proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, enabling you to draft professional documents, review automated translations, and communicate with French- or English-speaking stakeholders.
The BMC, an employer offering what's important to you
- A flexible schedule
- A culture of transparency, notably with our monthly corporate meetings
- A respectful and friendly work environment
- A new building with state-of-the-art equipment
- A competitive compensation program commensurate with your skills
- An attractive vacation and leave program
- A group RRSP with a generous BMC contribution
- A comprehensive insurance plan, including telemedicine
- An opportunity to participate in our various life committees (social club, employee committee, OHS committee, etc.)
- Activities throughout the year to socialize with your colleagues, recognize team successes and improve your knowledge.
- Free on-site parking.
The BMC, an organization like no other
- Our team is made up of talented, committed individuals with diverse backgrounds.
- We aim to develop, share and transmit knowledge
- Our NPO status enables us to reinvest every dollar of profit back into the organization
- Our human scale empowers all our employees to participate in driving the company forward
- Our economic positioning is unique in our industry
- Our social mission is extraordinary
The BMC, a key player in Canadian biotech production
The BMC is a new facility in the heart of Montreal, completed in June 2021. It supports the growth of the country's biologics production capacity, ensuring that vaccines and other related products can be manufactured safely, right here at home. Thanks to its state-of-the-art facilities and the knowledge of its team, the BMC can produce biopharmaceutical products such as viral vector, protein subunit and virus-like particle vaccines, as well as other biological products. It is a key player in Canada's ability to respond rapidly to future national and global health emergencies.
