About the Team
E.B. Horsman & Son (EBH) has been in business since 1900. We are strong, nimble and growing! EBH is proud to be a successful Western Canadian electrical distributor with 20+ locations throughout BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan and consistently recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies. We take pride in living our core values and carrying our mission statement of "Providing the Best People, Best Solutions and the Best Service in the Electrical Industry."
Why Join the EBH Team?
The Perks.
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Full benefits package
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Competitive compensation plan
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Profit-sharing
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Employee share ownership program (ESOP)
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RRSP matching after 1 year of employment
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Birthday day off
The People & Culture. You will be part of a diverse collaborative team with people you can be proud to work with.
Continuous Development. Training & development is an essential part of our culture. Increasing our knowledge not only builds confidence but empowers growth through learning. You will have access to our EBH University for personal & professional development.
About the role
We are seeking a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at our Head Office, located in South Surrey, a fast-growing area in the Campbell Height Business District. Are you an exceptional people person with an outgoing, friendly disposition who can naturally make others feel comfortable? Your professional approach and inviting personality make you an ideal person to create the first impression for our Head office team?
The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant position reports to the Executive Assistant to the President's Office & CEO and is responsible for providing a wide variety of administrative duties such as coordinating and communicating office activities, greeting visitors, answering and transferring telephone calls, overseeing the company's meeting rooms schedule and bookings, and assisting with ad-hoc administrative duties.
Position Type/Schedule
This role will be onsite based out of the Head Office location. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours per week.
Work Location: 19295 25th Ave, Surrey B.C
What are the Key Accountabilities?
Customer Service Orientated. You will be the main point of contact at the Head Office to greet our employees and guests. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining professional, positive customer relationships, both internally and externally.
Technically Savvy. Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel for designing spreadsheets and analyzing data. Advanced Powerpoint skills for creating impactful presentations and Outlook for organizing and scheduling meetings. In addition, you have a high level of comfort utilizing internal communications systems.
Collaborative Communication. Open, verbal, and written communication is integral to this role. On behalf of the Executive Assistant, you will also assist with creating engaging content such as preparing corporate-related projects and initiatives, preparing press releases, research, and so much more.
Event Management. The Executive Assistant will need your support for coordinating various industry sales and training events, including preparing event materials, catering, calendar and travel coordination.
Highly Organized. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the front reception and mailroom area. You will work closely with the Executive Assistant to provide a wide variety of administrative support.
Analytical Mindset. In this role, you will assist the Executive Assistant in analyzing, identifying, and reviewing reports and trends by blending various reports utilizing Excel and other internal systems.
Values Teamwork. You will not only collaborate and support the Executive Assistant but will also collaborate and support our internal EBH branch network. Teamwork is essential in this role.
Highly Driven & Motivated. With our continued growth, you will be challenged in a fast-paced environment of competing priorities.
What you’ll bring to this role?
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High School Diploma
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2+ years of experience in a customer service environment
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Proficiency in MS Outlook, Phone System Software and the ability to learn new software
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Proficiency with MS Office (Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is an asset)
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Proven ability to form strategic partnerships, build relationships and respect cultural diversity
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
Our Core Values: Celebrating the Past, Empowering the Future
Teamwork & Collaboration | Integrity| Commitment | Reliability | Initiative | Continuous Improvement
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity
E.B. Horsman & Son is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is a key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose E.B. Horsman & Son as your employer of choice.
How to Apply: If you believe your skill set matches the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant posting and you are an enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic individual, we would like to hear from you. EBH provides a challenging work environment with growth opportunities. Please visit our http://ebhorsman.com/careers or click on "Apply" to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
We thank all interested applicants. However, we can only work with those who live in Canada and have a permanent working status. Please note that only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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