Administrative Assistant

Job title: Administrative Assistant

Job description: For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the effective operation of the Vehicle Products Group, including Electronics Engineering. This individual will answer the telephone, answer emails, and is responsible for any other requests for assistance as required by the Electronics Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Vehicle Products and related personnel as required, including Program Managers and the Electronics Engineering Manager.

• Seek out clarification when needed to ensure accuracy of work.

• Provide timely and helpful information to others as needed.

• Effectively communicate on a one-on-one basis, in small and large groups and among diverse styles and positions levels.

• Assist with administrative functions in the tracking of customer information.

• Data entry into ERP and Intranet system.

• Collect data to maintain and update sales forecasts on a regular basis.

• Compile reports and maintain data, primarily in Excel.

• Draft communication for review.

• Draft and publish administrative/procedural documents.

• Create and update new product component data in ERP system.

• Take meeting notes/minutes and distribute to group.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment

• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team

• Experience using all Microsoft Office applications

• Proven organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information

• Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative and maturity

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ administrative experience.

• Exhibits maturity, professionalism, and a customer-first focus

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and able to balance competing priorities

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment

• Interaction with customers

• Working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization

• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance

• Support for your personal and professional development needs

• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages

• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

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Location: Salmon Arm, BC

Job date: Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:10:20 GMT