Administrative Assistant

at  Advance Wire Products Ltd

Advance Wire Products Ltd. (AWP) is North America’s leading designer and manufacturer of innovative merchandising solutions for the retail grocery, convenience, and pharmacy market. We are growing and have an immediate requirement for an Administrative Assistant to join our Surrey team.
We are deeply committed to our mission, which is to help drive our clients’ profitability and customer satisfaction through in-store innovation. AWP has been working with grocery, convenience, and pharmacy retailers to solve merchandising challenges since 1953. Our team combines in-depth research with front-line retail experience to anticipate and meet the needs of our clients and their business practices. All employees, from the manufacturing department through to the sales team, work to truly understand the business of our clients.
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, career-minded individual who wants to work in a professional environment with a successful and growing company. This position is responsible for administrative support, customer service, data entry and record keeping and will require the ideal candidate to have excellent attention to detail, strong computer and analytical skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant role.
• Diploma/Certificate in Business Administration would be an asset.
• Proficient in MS Office (intermediate Word and Excel).
• Superior time management and organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Strong client relations and teamwork skills.
• Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Reliable, punctual and demonstrates initiative.
• Self-starter who is a highly motivated team player.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Flexible Start/Finish Times: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Enjoy the flexibility to start and finish your workday according to your schedule, allowing you to manage your time effectively.
• Medical and Dental Benefits: Your health is our priority. We offer comprehensive medical and dental benefits to ensure you and your family have the support you need.
• Free Parking: Say goodbye to the stress of finding parking. Our employees enjoy complimentary parking, making your commute hassle-free.
• Fully Stocked Fridge with Snacks: Never go hungry at work again! Our office kitchen is filled with a variety of snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
• Company Lunches: Build connections with your colleagues over delicious company-provided lunches. Enjoy a variety of cuisines and foster a sense of camaraderie within the team
  Please note: All candidates applying must have permanent residence in Canada
  We thank you for your interest in this position, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are looking forward to receiving your resume via our online process. No walk-ins, please

• Support the team with a variety of administrative and customer service tasks.
• Edits and formats documents to ensure layout and graphical presentation meet the company’s standards; prepares reports and presentations as needed, attending to the details of all forms of communication, both internal and external.
• High volume of data entry.
• Coordinate delivery and freight of customer orders
• Work within timelines and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of administrative systems and processes.
• Other general office tasks as required (eg: ordering office supplies, filing, photocopying, etc.).