Office Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - RGO

RGO

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Location:
Edmonton, AB

ABOUT RGO
Creating places that help people work, learn, heal, age, play, be inspired, and accomplish more.

RGO is a privately held business in Calgary, Canmore, and Edmonton.

We were founded in 1966 in Calgary with roots selling typewriters Now, RGO is proud to be 5 decades strong and growing.

We have since grown to be the largest dealership in Western Canada, offering total interior solutions with the broadest selection of Furniture, Window Coverings, Flooring, Technologies, Architectural Solutions, Moves, and Storage Management.

We believe space matters, and we want our clients to efficiently operate a modern space, whether it's a 40-storey tower, a public institution, education, healthcare, or a dazzling corporate showpiece.

As an Albertan company with a reputation for hands-on service and dedication to quality, we are looking for an individual who aligns with our core values to create great work experiences for our clients, partners, and people.

THE OPPORTUNITY

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Answer and direct calls from main phone line
Be the first point of contact for all clients and retail appointments
Maintenance of Showroom/Office tidiness and assist with esthetics
Order office supplies, business cards, coffee/tea and other printed materials on an asneeded basis
Participate in Company Committees (Social, Safety, Christmas, United Way etc.) and be a representative for the president in committee meetings
Coordinate ticket purchases and event registrations for the President and all other Edmonton Staff when necessary
Book travel arrangements (airfare, car rentals, hotels) for President and all other Edmonton staff as necessary
Arrange catering when required
Monthly VISA expense claim reconciliation management
Maintain President's calendar including sending and responding to invitations
Liaise with rest of office on behalf of President
Additional office administrative tasks as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Post-Secondary Administrative Diploma or equivalent
35 years of general office administrative experience
Experienced with and understand the responsibility of handling confidential material
An innovative, "gogetter" approach
Willing and able to research issues independently and collaboratively with various departments
Ability to use good judgment to implement effective decisions
Excellent computer skills (Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint experience is an asset
Excellent phone mannerism with clear, articulate English skills
Very good organizational and planning skills
Positive optimistic approach
Able to overcome obstacles and complete tasks
Capacity to learn new information and skills
Able to take control of challenging situations
Superior customer service skills
Alberta's Driver License and personal vehicle for business use on occasion. Mileage will be reimbursed.