Administrative Assistant (contract)

Posted 4 days ago

Job Details

Part Time

Location

Job Description

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Contractor
Workplace Type: Hybrid

About our Vancouver Office

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, Teck's Corporate Office sits in one of Canada's most culturally diverse cities.

Surrounded by world-renowned nature and globally inspired cuisine, the office brings together many of Teck's corporate functions - all working toward Teck's purpose of providing the essential resources the world relies on.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Applications, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for first-tier support and assistance to various functions of Teck Digital Systems (TDS).

We are looking for a confident and skilled administrative professional to own their role. We require someone with the ability to multitask, stay organized, and adjust to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Specifically, we are targeting a self-motivated individual with strong problem solving skills, detail oriented and with a passion for continuous improvement. Additionally, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are vital as this role requires a high level of integrity and an ability to connect your audience.

Other responsibilities include; planning meetings, scheduling travel, answering phones, event planning and greeting people, and much more! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunities to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
Manage and organize the calendar for up to six Directors
Prepare and process expense reports
Sets up/take down of meetings and organize catering as needed
Organize schedules, meetings and travel arrangements for TDS Managers and Directors
Handle assignments involving highly confidential matters with utmost care and attention
Screen and handle all incoming inquiries
Prepare and proofread organization charts, presentations, reports, projects and other assignments, as required
Organize and maintain appropriate filing system
Occasionally prepare Payroll reports for timely submission in the absence of the VP's EA
Manage projects related to the TDS office including office moves, cleaning and environmental adjustments
Plan and co-ordinate assembly of large reports requested by management in a timely manner
Compile and submit timesheets for the department, as required
Draft and type documents and minutes, as the need arises
Research materials and execute assignments under minimal supervision and direction.
Plan and execute various projects as assigned and required in a timely manner

Qualifications

Post-secondary training in an administrative program
At least 5 years of experience working in an office environment
Proficient MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
Excellent written and verbal communications
Outstanding interpersonal skills and proven ability to prioritize
Keen to take initiative, act proactively to anticipate needs, and work with minimal direction
A flexible and adaptable candidate who is comfortable with change, a busy and fast-paced environment, who is willing to work extra hours when required
Able to interact and communicate with various levels of management and employees while maintaining tact, consistency, professionalism, and diplomacy
Ability to professionally manage confidential material is vital

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters-to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way . At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

Apply with us

Take the next step in your career by applying for the Administrative Assistant (contract) role. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply, even if your background doesn't match every requirement. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Requisition ID: 53701| Job Category:Technology | Employment Type: Contractor | Location: Vancouver | Workplace Type: #LI - Hybrid

About Teck Resources

Teck is Canada’s largest diversified resource company, committed to responsibly providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the world. Our business units focus on steelmaking coal, a critical ingredient in steel production; zinc, used to galvanize and protect metals; copper, essential for electronics, power generation and transmission; and energy, necessary to meet growing global demand. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, we own or have interests in 12 operating mines, one large metallurgical complex, an oil sands mining and processing operation, and several major development projects in North and South America. We offer opportunities across a wide range of activities related to exploration, development, mining and minerals processing, including smelting and refining, health and safety, environmental protection, materials stewardship, recycling and innovation and technology. Our people are our greatest resource. Teck was built by people with vision, creativity and ideas. Join the Teck team and become a part of that long tradition.