Office Coordinator

Job Title: Office Coordinator

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office, Maternity Leave

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Compensation: $55,000

About Us

David Small Designs is an award-winning custom home and interior design firm based in Oakville, known for delivering thoughtful, design-forward residential architecture and interiors.

We are currently seeking a professional, organized, and friendly Office Coordinator to join our team. This is a key administrative role responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our studio while supporting both client-facing and internal coordination tasks.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment. You are comfortable managing a mix of responsibilities - from engaging with clients and tracking project milestones to streamlining office operations, supporting internal systems, assisting with recruiting and onboarding, and handling light accounting tasks.

Key Responsibilities

· Greet clients, suppliers, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner, creating an atmosphere reflective of our brand

· Answer and manage incoming telephone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy

· Coordinate calendars and schedule internal and external meetings

· Communicate with clients in person, via phone, and over email

· Maintain and organize filing systems, archives, and internal databases

· Monitor and order office supplies, ensuring inventory is adequately stocked

· Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier deliveries

· Organize, prepare, and attend team meetings, as required

· Assist with the preparation of municipal permit applications (some travel may be required)

· Generate and send client invoices in coordination with project timelines and billing schedules

· Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including tracking payments, processing vendor invoices, and liaising with our bookkeeper/accountant as required

· Support administrative needs of various team members as needed

· Monitor and maintain office premises to ensure a professional, client-ready environment

· Support light recruiting and onboarding duties, such as posting job ads, scheduling interviews, and coordinating new hire orientation

Requirements

· Preference given to graduates of an Office Administration program

· Proven experience in an administrative, office coordination, or client service role within a fast-paced environment

· Basic knowledge of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes; experience with QuickBooks is an asset

· Strong interpersonal skills with a client-first attitude

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Demonstrated experience managing calendars, meetings, and correspondence

· Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities

· A proactive problem-solver with a flexible, team-oriented mindset

· Valid Ontario G Class driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle for occasional off-site work-related travel.

Work Environment

This is a full-time office position.