Administrative Assistant - New Westminster, Canada - UFCW1518

UFCW1518

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New Westminster, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

UFCW 1518 is hiring an Administrative Assistant to join our team.

Join us in the fight for fairness.

About UFCW 1518
At UFCW 1518, we believe that we are stronger together. Everyone deserves safe and respectful working conditions and a healthy community.

By continuing to win fights for fairness, organize workers in diverse industries, and support causes that benefit communities, we work together to improve quality of life for all British Columbians.

We are a democratic, member-driven union that is built on a foundation of integrity and respect.

We are committed to working hard for our members, fighting for higher wages, better benefits, job security and fair treatment.

We also use our voice to speak up on issues that impact our communities, such as implementing a living wage and standing against discrimination.

A Day in the Life

As Administrative Assistant, you will report to and work closely with the Admin Coordinator and will be responsible for owning all-things admin.

In this role, you will get the opportunity to gain experience in various areas of the organization including, but not limited to, the following:

Ensuring the accuracy of member records and other databases.
Coordinating both general and member correspondence.
Addressing member grievances.
Facilitating member communications and digital communications.
Overseeing member bargaining and contract cycles to ensure their accuracy.
Supporting with member organizing.
Providing reception support and its associated responsibilities as necessary.
Assisting in the preparation and implementation of meetings.
Providing support with the coordination and execution of UFCW events.
Liaising between employers, suppliers, members, and others.
Supporting members at workplaces by ensuring accuracy of the member database, processing documentation and creating various communications efficiently.
Supporting union reps with setting up online votes, sending out mass communication through various tools and editing other correspondence using best office administration practices.

What You Bring to the Table

Some postsecondary training in administration or an equivalent with 35 years of general administrative and/or clerical support experience.
A positive energy with a cando attitude you're always ready to jump in and support where you can
Ability to adapt as hurdles present themselves and think critically to problemsolve along the way.
You're not afraid to ask questions and don't shy away from learning in fact, you embrace it
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Superior organizational, prioritization, and timemanagement skills that allow you to work accurately and efficiently when given tight turnaround times.
Exceptional attention to detail nothing gets past you

It's a Bonus If You

Have experience providing administrative support to executives.
Are multilingual and can speak and/or write in more than one language.

Why UFCW 1518?
UFCW 1518values our team's meaningful contributions and unmatched expertise that are integral to achieving our ambitious goals.

As a joining member of ourteam, you can expect:

Competitive compensation package.
Extended health benefits and dental plan to value the wellbeing of you and your family.
Generous paidtime off including vacation, statutory holidays and accrued personal timeoff to prioritize worklife balance.
Experience the invigorating energy of collaborating with colleagues in the office
A supportive, collaborative, and fun company culture

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