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Administrative Assistant - Workforce

  • Coquitlam, BC, Canada

$21 to $23 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract

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Pay
$21 to $23 CAD / hour
Job type
Full-time · Contract
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Experience
Minimum 3 years of administrative assistant experience using a multi-line switchboard
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

We are currently recruiting Administrative Assistants to support our clients across the Tri-Cities region, including Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody. Successful candidates will join our casual/contract/permanent administrative pool, providing short-term coverage and support as needed.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years of administrative assistant experience using a multi-line switchboard
  • Previous experience in an administrative or receptionist role is considered an asset
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Strong and accurate typing skills
  • Glider assessment required (evaluates MS Word, Excel, Outlook proficiency, and typing speed - average is 45 WPM)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team
  • Flexible availability, including the ability to work on short notice and adapt to different workplaces

Key Responsibilities:

  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
  • Greet and assist visitors, ensuring a welcoming front office environment
  • Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail and courier deliveries
  • Perform data entry, filing, and document preparation
  • Maintain and update records, logs, and databases
  • Schedule meetings and manage calendars
  • Assist with preparing reports and correspondence
  • Order and organize office supplies as required
  • Provide basic troubleshooting support for office equipment (e.g., printers, copiers)
  • Assist with meeting or event setup, including room arrangements and materials

What’s In It for You:

  • Full-time and part-time contract/temporary opportunities
  • Assignments range from 1 day up to 1–2 weeks or permanent roles
  • Monday to Friday, daytime hours
  • Work close to home within the Tri-Cities area
  • Competitive pay: $21–$23 per hour

Additional Information:

  • This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in British Columbia.
  • Only electronic applications will be accepted.
  • The posting will remain open until a competitive candidate pool has been identified.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted, typically within 2 business days.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant at Express Employment Professionals will answer calls, greet visitors, handle mail and deliveries, enter data, keep records, schedule meetings and prepare documents for client offices. The role also includes basic help with printers and copiers and setting up meetings.

Requirements

Express Employment Professionals needs candidates with at least 3 years of administrative experience, including multi-line switchboard work, and intermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills. Candidates must pass the Glider assessment, type accurately, communicate well and adapt to short-notice assignments.

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Glider assessment
  • Multi-line switchboard
  • Typing
  • Data entry
  • Filing
  • Records management
  • Calendar management
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Correspondence preparation
  • Report preparation
  • Mail sorting
  • Courier handling
  • Office equipment troubleshooting
  • Printers
  • Copiers
  • Office supply ordering
  • Event setup
  • Customer service
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Time management
  • Prioritization

Categories

  • Administrative
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Human Resources

Keywords

  • Administrative Assistant
  • temporary administrative
  • receptionist
  • front desk
  • switchboard
  • multi-line phone
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • data entry
  • filing
  • scheduling
  • calendar management
  • Glider assessment
  • typing
  • office administration
  • Tri-Cities
  • Coquitlam
  • Port Moody

Seniority

Mid level

Tools

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • multi-line switchboard
  • printer
  • copier

Languages

  • English

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