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Executive Assistant Full-time Job
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic candidate to fill a full-time role as Executive Assistant to the Vice President, RBC Fellow AI. This role is responsible for providing exceptional administrative assistance and organizational coordination to the VP. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious team, and we are looking for someone who takes initiative, can work independently, and is eager to provide exceptional support.
Your responsibilities include:
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Serving as the key point-of-contact for the Executive that you will be supporting;
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Managing and maintaining calendars, coordinate meetings, and travel arrangements for the Executive;
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Coordinating meeting agendas with necessary stakeholders and prepare pre-meeting notes or presentation materials;
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Providing white-glove support during meetings/events by ensuring all logistical requirements are met, taking meeting minutes, and independently following-up on action items;
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Coordinating all aspects of travel and accomodations for the Executive;
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Processing expense reports, maintain vacation schedule, and keep records updated in Outlook & Workday;
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Working closely and professionally with other Executive Assistants in the organization to effectively plan meetings, events, and manage calendar series.
You're our ideal candidate if you have:
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5+ years’ experience of Executive Administration, providing support to senior level management or relevant experience;
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Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills, comfortable dealing with individuals across all levels of the organization;
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Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with a strong capability to prioritize activities;
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change and navigate continuously shifting requirements;
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Ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision;
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook. Ability to create and edit documents, PowerPoint slide decks as per guidance provided;
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Strong organizational skills including ability to organize, plan and schedule activities and strong calendar management/scheduling skills.
What's in it for you?
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Be part of a dynamic & flexible working environment;
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Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;
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Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities;
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Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.
About RBC Borealis
RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada’s AI and data innovation. As part of Canada’s largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we’re at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
RBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
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Additional Job Details
Address:
401 GEORGIA ST W:VANCOUVER
City:
VANCOUVER
Country:
Canada
Work hours/week:
37.5
Employment Type:
Full time
Platform:
TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Type:
Salaried
Posted Date:
2025-01-27
Application Deadline:
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
Executive Assistant
Royal Bank Of Canada
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
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Office Support Clerk I Full-time Job
Administrative Jobs VancouverJob Details
Main Purpose and Function
The Office Support Clerk I – Mailroom Clerk, collects, inspects, sorts and delivers mail at Vancouver City Hall. This position also prepares mail for outgoing deliveries through internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Duties/Responsibilities.
- Collects mail from designated location.
- Stamps all mail with date stamp.
- Sorts mail for Revenue Services.
- Delivers mail to Revenue Services: Alarm Permits, By Law Fines, Utilities, Property Tax and License material.
- Sorts newspapers into mail slots.
- Operates Pitney Bowes envelope inserter for Residential Parking Permits.
- Sorts Canada Post mail deliveries into mail slots.
- Records any registered mail into the registration book, making sure that it is signed for upon delivery.
- Ensures registered mail delivered the same day within the hall, and if for an outside Dept, then the next day.
- Delivers/sorts any mail to Information Technology (sub ground), and also to the Training Centre.
Qualification Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Completion of the 12th school grade including or supplemented by courses in commercial subjects, typing, word processing and some related experience; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
- Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Ability to perform a variety of clerical, data entry, word-processing, bookkeeping, secretarial, receptionist or other office support functions.
- Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence and memoranda related to the work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other staff in supplying factual information and assistance.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion.
- Ability to follow specific instructions
- Skill in typing (keyboarding) rapidly and accurately where applicable to the position.
Business Unit/Department: Engineering Services (1300)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual
Position Start Date: March, 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-011: $24.97 to $29.2 per hour
Application Close: February 20, 2024
Office Support Clerk I
City Of Vancouver
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
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Administrative officer Full-time Job
Collingwood Insurance Centre Inc
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Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
- Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
- Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
- Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
- Act as liaison within organization between staff and management around wellness issues
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations
- Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
- Establish administrative procedures
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Reliability
- Ability to multitask
- Team player
- Accurate
How to apply
By email
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include in your application:
- Cover letter
Administrative officer
Collingwood Insurance Centre Inc
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
35 - 36
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Administrative Operations Support Senior Coordinator - Temporary Full-time Job
Administrative Jobs VancouverJob Details
Performs operational and/or administrative duties of a complex nature, using a variety of software applications. These positions require a high level of accuracy due to consequence of error and fines/penalties to the Company and/or loss of revenue. This position requires initiative and judgment.
Tasks and responsabilities
- Analyze, design, format and produce creative high quality documents, reports, etc.
- Develop, prepare, and provide statistical reports
- Prepare comparative analysis
- Plan, coordinate, and execute road shows, where travel may be required
- Assist with product displays
- Recommend and assist in implementing improved methods and procedures
- Provide on-the-job training, direction, guidance and assistance to other employees in the department.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Record and maintain operational records and/or endorsements
- Comply with Company Policies, Collective Agreements and/or Government Regulations
- Liaise with internal and external customers
- Organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
- Works with minimal or no supervision
- First level troubleshooter of hardware/software
- Assist with compilation of operating business plan
- Monitor reports, investigate discrepancies and calculate accruals
- Audit invoices
- Ensure flight crew meals and/or ground allowances are provided
- Process and calculate pay adjustments/expenses
- Compose, format and prepare correspondence
- Operate mainframe printers and related equipment
- Prepare and distribute reports to meet production printing deadlines
- Control and monitor printing system to maintain availability, serviceability and reliability
- Monitor printers for quality control
- Coordinate maintenance and up-keep of equipment problems
Task allocation may vary from one department to another
In addition to the above, may be required to perform the Tasks / Responsibilities as outlined in Assistant Coordinator and Coordinator Levels.
Your benefits
As one of the leading employers in Canada, we like to ensure our employees are well rewarded with a range of benefits including:
- Air Canada staff love to travel and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You will be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you’ve completed twenty-eight (28) weeks of service.
- We value your wellbeing which is why we offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family.
- Training and development tools to help unlock your full potential.
Qualifications
Education
- High School graduation
Skills and knowledge
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as well as formatting and proofreading skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Proficiency in spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Aptitude for accuracy and detail
- Aptitude for math
Experience
- Minimum 3 years office experience
Specific requirements
- Some positions require the ability to take minutes
- Some positions require Licenses, e.g. Driver’s, MOT, AVOP etc.
- Some positions may require lifting and climbing.
- Some positions may require shift work and/or work staggered starting and stopping times
- Some positions may be exposed to weather conditions
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibly of the candidates applying for this position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable transportation security clearances and additional authorizations. Please refer to Transport Canada site for more details.
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Administrative Operations Support Senior Coordinator - Temporary
Air Canada
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
24.40
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Legal administrative assistant Full-time Job
Administrative Jobs VancouverJob Details
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Coordinate the flow of information
- Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Supervise staff
- Train staff
- Maintain filing system
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large caseload
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
925 W Georgia Steet, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L2
How to apply
By email
Legal administrative assistant
Chung & Associates
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
34.80
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Administrative Associate Full-time Job
Administrative Jobs VancouverJob Details
When you join ScotiaMcLeod, you’ll be empowered to deliver Enriched Thinking®, a unique approach that incorporates your client’s thinking, as well as our thinking, to drive results. You’ll work with a team of specialists to deliver a client-centric approach to wealth management, enabling you to consider all the facets of your client’s life, family and business. With a focus on total wealth planning, and wealth specialists to help you deliver on this unique value proposition, you’ll be enabling clients to see not just the big picture, but all the little ones too.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
As an Administrative Associate you will be responsible for contributing to the overall success of one or more Wealth Advisors by ensuring a high level of client service achieved by effective administration and day-to-day trading of their business.
IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU
In the role you will:
- Ensure effective client administration by managing all administrative processes and escalations requiring investigation
- Consistently demonstrate high levels of client service by:
- supporting the advisor in regular reviews of portfolios including entering client trades as directed by the client or Advisor and identifying client needs
- responding to client inquiries, resolving issues and effecting client transactions in a timely and responsive manner
- Provide marketing assistance by coordinating materials, events, and seminars to increase/identify opportunities to grow assets and/or revenue
- Support the growth of the business by managing tracking reports for Wealth Advisors to review targets, recommendations, and financial plans/concepts
- Build effective working relationships across various departmental and business line contacts by actively collaborating and sharing knowledge and experience
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
We would love to work with you if you have:
- Experience in the securities industry
- Already duly registered as an Investment Representative (IR) with CIRO
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Exceptional client service skills
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
- The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
- An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
- Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.
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Administrative Associate
Scotiabank
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
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Project Manager Full-time Job
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As a CBRE Project Management Consultant, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with T&T PJM Canada Ltd, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
What You’ll Do:- Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
- Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
- Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
- Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
- Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
- Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
- Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
- Work within broad guidelines and policies.
- Explain difficult or sensitive information.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
- LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
- Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
- Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Project Manager
CBRE
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
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ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant (16 month contract) Contract Job
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As an Administrative Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to one or more Advisors and their teams.
IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU
In the role you will:
- Be responsible for onboarding new client relationships through digital account opening and documentation administration
- Process client requests, account transfers, deposits, withdrawals and payments, requests for tax receipts and account reporting
- Respond to client inquiries and issues in a timely manner and escalating , as required
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
We would love to work with you if you have:
- Experience in the securities industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Exceptional client service skills
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
- The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
- An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
- Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.
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Administrative Assistant III Full-time Job
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Main Purpose and Function
The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Directors, Assistant Directors and senior level managers within the departments and is responsible for providing an extensive range of confidential and sensitive administrative support in a fast-paced environment. The position supports the Department’s senior management team with the development, implementation and monitoring of a variety of projects to ensure departmental consistency, many of which have a direct impact on labour relations.
The position attends and participates in a wide range of technical and administrative meetings, including senior management team meetings, grievance meetings, peer review meetings with industry stakeholders, public policy meetings with other municipalities and provincial and federal government agencies and professional associations. The Administrative Assistant records minutes, takes action on issues requiring follow-up and reports on the monitoring of newly implemented departmental processes, policies and procedures, ensuring that policies are being maintained and adhered to. Additionally, the position tracks and monitors activities within the department on behalf of the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s), reports findings and recommends solutions to the senior management team as required.
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling sensitive and confidential documents, including budget reports, departmental re-organizational structures, grievance hearings, disciplinary letters, performance and/or attendance management files, criminal/driver/police record checks (for staff and businesses and organizations), Human Resources related documents and Council reports. The position coordinates a wide range of meetings on behalf of the Director, Assistant Directors, and the Business Services Manager, conducts background research, preliminary investigations and retrieves information on various staffing, administrative, regulatory and inter-governmental issues. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant takes a lead role in the development and implementation of administrative type projects across the department such as establishing and setting up departmental databases and administrative policies and procedures. Monitors department workflow and ensures adherence to relevant departmental and corporate policies and procedures.
Key Contacts and Reporting Relationships
- The position reports directly to the Business Services Manager of Development, Buildings and Licensing, but also provides support to the Director of Permitting Services, Chief Building Official, Chief Licensing Inspector, Director of Digital Services, and their teams.
- Organizes and provides administrative support to the Building Board of Appeal.
- Communicates with various City staff members, members of the development, building and business community and the external parties.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains the Directors’ calendars, plans, organizes and schedules priorities, appointments and internal and external meetings. Coordinates group meetings, schedules attendees, drafts agendas and arranges for room and equipment procurement as required. Works with multiple, competing, and challenging priorities to organize appointments, proactively resolve conflicts, and ensure optimal use of Directors’ time.
- Advises the Director(s) and/or Assistant Director(s) on key issues and concerns regarding meetings, urgencies and other priorities. Determines priority/urgency of issues and delegates requests as required.
- Drafts a variety of confidential departmental correspondence such as budgetary reports, briefing notes for Council, other department heads and/or general managers reports related to organizational re-structuring initiatives and minutes of meetings resulting from public meetings and appeal panels. Many of these reports related to changes in methods and procedures of operations that may impact wage rates, working conditions, promotional opportunities or reductions, changes or increases in staff. Responds to complaints from the public related to staff performance.
- Drafts, edits, and formats sensitive and confidential departmental correspondence and creates and edits presentations, including PowerPoint. Prepares, photocopies and distributes reports, presentations, correspondence and spreadsheets as required.
- Carries out preliminary investigations to gather information for the Director and/or Assistant Director(s). Conducts preliminary interviews with the public filing complaints about employees and/or service delivery, carries out preliminary criminal record checks on bargaining unit staff with Police Departments and forwards as required.
- Develops, leads and implements a variety of departmental administrative quality control projects as assigned on behalf of the Director and/or Assistant Director(s). Monitors records, identifies gaps in established policies and procedures and makes recommendations to address identified issues.
- Organizes materials for, participates in, and prepares minutes for various City committees /meetings, including the Community Services Department Head’s meetings and Departmental Manager Meetings.
- Manages the Department’s flow of documents and inquiries. Screens, reviews, edits and proofreads the Director’s correspondence, including e-mail, telephone calls, and voice mail.
- Makes decisions in the absence of the Director(s) by determining if an issue needs to be forwarded to the GM, GM Executive Assistant, or may be dealt with by another senior leader.
- Researches, analyzes, summarizes, prepares and distributes a variety of reports, including budget reports, staff movement and turnover, statistics (permits, inspections, license applications etc.), presentations and spreadsheets for the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s) action. Maintains active project files and handles confidential materials.
- Reviews draft job descriptions and job evaluation requests for staff, ensures consistency with established departmental policies and procedures and communicates with bargaining unit staff and managers. Reviews parking decal assignments for departmental staff to ensure applicability with corporate policies.
- Reviews administrative processes and/or statistical reports related to the quality and quantity of services to identify issues/trends. Recommends solutions aimed at ensuring optimal efficiency within the department to address service delivery gaps for consideration by the Directors and/or Assistant Director(s).
- Screens signing documents such as refunds for permit and license fees, staff travel/expense forms, DLC waiver forms, HR offer letters, and purchasing requests ensuring departmental procedures and policies have been met prior to the Director’s signature.
- Develops and maintains departmental filing systems, tracks and follows-up on correspondence and inquiries on a variety of administrative, financial and human resource issues, ensuring that responses to requests for information from the public, Mayor and Council, and other City departments are completed in a timely manner.
- Conducts background research and investigations on a variety of regulatory and inter-governmental type issues related to permitting, inspections, licensing, animal control and administrative type issues. Researches and compiles alternate service delivery models, statistical information related to compliance rates and monitor inspection level activities within various inspection branches providing service to the public.
- Leads, develops, implements and maintains a variety of departmental databases for employees on information such as technical and administrative policies and procedures and information related to the design and construction of buildings, business industries as well as other stakeholders and the general public.
- Provides back up coverage for the GM’s Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant III, and under exceptional circumstances, provides back up coverage for the Business Services Manager.
- Schedules and tracks annual performance reviews for Directors and electronically files their teams’ performance reviews.
- Create and submit Electronic Staff Actions Forms, Electronic Compensation Authorization Forms and SuccessFactors Job Requisitions.
- Monitors TFT roles and follows up with Managers regarding extensions.
- Monitors outstanding job requisitions to ensure timely posting.
- Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Completion of grade 12 supplemented by courses in office administration
- Minimum of two to three years’ Executive Assistant experience, including experience working at the senior level handling sensitive and confidential information or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of employees across the City, including the political level, the members of the public and external contacts;
- Ability to exercise substantial discretion and deal with sensitive and confidential material in support of senior management, internal audit, and other sensitive areas of City business;
- Interpersonal skills to promote a supportive, respectful, and safe work environment;
- Ability to set priorities and meet goals in a timely manner;
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external contacts including comprehending and interpreting departmental rules and regulations;
- Ability to plan, organize and manage the work of a number of departmental staff while leading administrative type projects on behalf of the Business Services Manager, Directors and/or Assistant Director(s);Ability to record the minutes and report the proceedings of various departmental and committee meetings;
- Ability to be resourceful, flexible, adaptable and possess a high degree of common sense and initiative;
- Ability to research and gather information;
- Ability to make accurate complex arithmetical and statistical computations;
- Superior clerical, mathematical, and statistical aptitude and accuracy with skills at an advanced level using MS Office programs;
- Effective knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a comprehensive vocabulary for preparation of business letters, reports and statements;
- Superior knowledge of departmental responsibilities as well as other departments within the City;
- Effective organizational skills to manage a changing workload, track and follow up/follow through on delayed assignments, projects and reports involving other departments;
- Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision, prioritize work schedule, complete assigned duties within timelines;
- Independent judgement and action is exercised in complex and non-routine matters where decisions are made within the framework of established procedures; policy or unusual problems referred to the Directors. An awareness of ongoing and sometimes sensitive issues and use of discretion in dealing with confidential matters is an essential component of this position.
Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
Business Unit/Department: Development, Buildings & Licensing (1250)
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Position Start Date: February, 2025
Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-030: $56,567 to $70,714 per year
Application Close: January 26, 2025
Administrative Assistant III
City Of Vancouver
VancouverAdministrative Jobs Full-time
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Administrative Assistant III Temporary Job
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The Administrative Assistant III works closely with two Directors of Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (PDS) within the GM’s Office. The position provides an extensive range of confidential and sensitive administrative support services at the executive level, such as managing Directors’ calendars, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that matters requiring immediate action are brought to the attention of the Directors, preparing and/or locating background information on issues and sensitive topics; and using discretion and judgement to resolve issues.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Proactively creates and maintains effective workflow and communications to accomplish the work of the Directors through handling of a variety of projects and tasks simultaneously.
- Manages the Director’s executive calendars and schedules. Works with multiple, competing and changing priorities to organize appointments, proactively resolve conflicts, and to ensure optimal use of Director’s time.
- Manages the flow of incoming and outgoing inquiries to Directors’ Office. Tracks and follows-up on items and inquiries and complaints as required, and ensures that Directors’ responses to requests are completed in a timely manner.
- Provides information and referrals based on a broad knowledge of the Director’s priorities, procedures and protocol. Responds to public and stakeholder inquiries and requests.
- Makes decisions in the absence of the Directors such as determining if an issue needs to be forwarded to the GM or GM’s Executive Assistant, or may be dealt with by another senior leader.
- Communicates directly by telephone and e-mail, on behalf of the Directors with key internal and external contacts including development industry members, senior staff, senior government officials, and politicians.
- Manages and directs media calls (in conjunction with Communications) by determining the subject, deadlines and necessary/ appropriate follow through.
- Drafts, screens, reviews and edits sensitive and confidential correspondence of the Directors, and drafts, proofreads, and prepares communications, presentations, reports, on behalf of the Directors.
- Maintains the image of the Directors offices by ensuring that all correspondence and documentation prepared for the office adheres to a consistent and professional standard.
- Manages scheduling and logistics for Planning Department Trainings/All Staff Meetings; provides support to various committees which the Directors Chair.
- Sets, schedules, manages and prepares meeting logistics for the Directors divisional, senior management, all staff meetings/training including: agenda packages, arranges meeting dates/times/rooms, types and distributes minutes, follows up on action items and coordinates with the GM and the GM’s Executive Assistant on activities.
- Develops, organizes and maintains a comprehensive filing system for the Directors’ offices in accordance with the City's record management system. Monitors the Directors’ SharePoint site. Maintains databases; entering, updating, reviewing, extracting and researching data.
- Schedules and tracks annual performance reviews for the senior management and GM’s office.
- Oversees and ensures expense reimbursement for Directors.
- Arranges travel and training for the Directors.
- Holds Mastercard Card Holder authority for the Department. Reconciles Mastercard expenditures by determining cost centres and account codes on a monthly basis before submitting to the Administrative Manager for approval.
- Drafts and finalizes approvals for Professional Service Agreements for Consultants as directed by Directors. Assists with administration of consulting contract documentation and invoice payment as guided by Directors
- Produces a variety of reports and gather business information and materials for the Directors. This includes downloading information from databases (such as SAP) and organizing information for presentation and /or consideration. Photocopies and distributes reports, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets, and statistics as required.
- Ensures records management protocols are followed as the Departmental Record Coordinator (DRC) for the Directors and conducts annual disposition of records and transfers to archives.
- Provides back up coverage for the GM’s Executive Assistant, and, under exceptional circumstances, provides back up coverage to the PDS Senior Management Team Administrative Assistant as requested by the Admin Manager via the Directors. Including job requisition processing and assisting with calendar management in their absence.
- Coordinates the Planning Department’s Speakers Series.
- Oversees and is the point of contact for Freedom of Information (FOI) inquiries for the Directors.
- Conducts research and analyzes projects as requested by Directors.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Directors or GM.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A diploma in Business Administration or a related field with at least 5 years working at a senior management level in an administrative capacity, preferably as an Executive Assistant or Office Manager.
- Requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills including an effective knowledge of correct punctuation, grammatical usage and a comprehensive vocabulary for preparation of business letters, reports and statements.
- Superior clerical, mathematical, and statistical aptitude and accuracy; thorough knowledge of MS Office programs including (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); ability with VanDocs, Sharepoint, OH&S database, Incident database, SAP; SuccessFactors, E-CAFs, E-SAFs, E-HAFs, etc.; research abilities; familiarity with standard office equipment (printers, voicemail, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to explain and apply City programs, policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
- Ability to exercise discretion and deal with sensitive and confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a high volume environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage and adapt to change.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Ability to research and collate a variety of data and issues.
- Ability to use a multitude of office equipment.
- Proficient in the use computer programs including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and scheduling programs.
Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
Business Unit/Department: Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)
Affiliation: Exempt
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Start Date: January, 2025
Position End Date: December, 2026
Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-030: $56,567 to $70,714 per year
Application Close: January 5, 2025
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ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant (16 month contract) Full-time Job
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As an Administrative Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to one or more Advisors and their teams.
IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU
In the role you will:
- Be responsible for onboarding new client relationships through digital account opening and documentation administration
- Process client requests, account transfers, deposits, withdrawals and payments, requests for tax receipts and account reporting
- Respond to client inquiries and issues in a timely manner and escalating , as required
DO YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
We would love to work with you if you have:
- Experience in the securities industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and meet deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail and excellent time management skills
- Exceptional client service skills
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- At ScotiaMcLeod we help employees build their futures – where they can be themselves, and win together. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion and a performance-oriented culture that includes coaching, learning, and development – there are endless possibilities. At ScotiaMcLeod– you can make an impact. You help make the futures of our 25 million customers happen. You can find your future here.
- The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you are surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our clients.
- An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity and celebrates success.
- Learning and Development – free access to Scotia Academy to upskill and develop your skills.
ScotiaMcLeod Administrative Support Assistant (16 month contract)
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Branch Assistant Full-time Job
Administrative Jobs VancouverJob Details
CIBC’s Wood Gundy team is the full-service brokerage division of CIBC serving our high net worth clientele. As a Branch Assistant, you will provide ongoing support to the Branch Manager and their team through managing the reception area of the Wood Gundy Branch and provide excellent customer service to clients. You will also ensure the efficiency of the operations of the branch through a wide range of administrative activities.
At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time Monday through Friday.
The salary range for this role is $47,420.00 - 59,740.00 CAD Annual.
How You'll Succeed
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Client Engagement - Connect on a personal level to make every interaction meaningful. Enhance relationships by collaborating with your team and providing administrative support to ensure client needs are met. Respond to requests by answering questions and providing an exceptional experience.
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Relationship Building - Heighten CIBC brand awareness in your community by attending local events and participating in marketing and outreach activities. Grow your network to create lasting connections that will generate future opportunities. Work closely with your team to connect clients with the right opportunities.
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Innovation - Make an impact by assisting in problem solving and finding solution and often going above and beyond in assisting to find a resolution.
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Administrative Support - Maintaining compliance standards in client dealings/client files. Conduct administrative activities and engage in administrative processes associated with branch management.
Who You Are
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You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
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You put our clients first. You engage with purpose to find the right solutions. You go the extra mile, because it's the right thing to do.
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You love to learn. You're passionate about growing your knowledge, and you know that there is no limit to what you can achieve.
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You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and understand different perspectives. You listen and learn from the experiences of others.
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You have a degree/diploma in Business; CSC is an asset
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Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.
What CIBC Offers
At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.
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We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
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Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.
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We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.
*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions
What you need to know
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CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]
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You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.
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We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.
Job Location
Vancouver-1055 Dunsmuir-2500
Employment Type
Regular
Weekly Hours
37.5
Skills
Accountability, Activity Coordination, Interpersonal Communication, Multitasking, Office Administration, Organizational Efficiency, Personal Initiative
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