Administrative Assistant

Head Office & Distribution Centre, 1840 Energy Dr, Courtice, Ontario, Canada Req #15
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

At East Penn Canada, our people are the heart of our company. We put our employees and our clients first to build solid relationships with intention. We offer a vast range of diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We invite you to become part of an organization that has challenging opportunities, rewarding career paths, organization values, and a charismatic team.

Join our dedicated team of leading experts in the battery industry.

We are dedicated to recognizing our employees by offering:

  • Great Pay including shift allowance, where applicable
  • Profit Sharing & Deferred Profit Sharing (retirement) program
  • Excellent company paid benefit program
  • Learning & development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
As a member of the corporate support services team, the Administrative Assistant will provide a high level of administrative support to the organization by performing a wide variety of administrative duties. The incumbent will provide a consistent, professional, exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers.
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Answering telephone calls, mail & email & redirecting to the appropriate internal team
  • Managing inbound & outbound mail, including priority post, packages, courier services, & other correspondence
  • Greeting visitors, ensuring all visitors sign-in and connect with their internal contact
  • Maintaining break stations ensuring all stations are adequately stocked and supplied
  • Ensuring meeting rooms are kept organized and presentable. Assisting with meeting room set-up as requested
  • Maintain and monitor office supply inventory levels; place orders as required; and arrange for servicing of office equipment
  • Providing administrative support to various processes, such as the rebate process, printing and packaging needs
  • Managing the temporary access card activation process
  • Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, clients/customers, visitors, and other external stakeholders
Experience, Skills & Competencies:
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • Customer Focused – must maintain a positive & professional demeanour at all times
  • Must be self-motivated and energetic with a can-do attitude & willingness to learn
  • Solid computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Ability to adapt to new technology
  • Self-directed, works independently
  • Takes responsibility for assigned tasks, shows initiative to suggest improvements to processes and procedures.
  • Strong interpersonal & communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Flexible work style: able to adjust to multiple demands & a changing and fast-paced environmen
Other Considerations
Background checks including criminal checks and employment references will be requested.
East Penn Canada is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants to apply; all reasonable accommodations will be made for people with disabilities.

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  • Head Office & Distribution Centre, 1840 Energy Dr, Courtice, Ontario, Canada