Executive Assistant - Surrey, Canada - Western Pacific Enterprises

Western Pacific Enterprises

Verified Company

Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About the Role:

The Executive Assistant will primarily support the President and will provide additional support to executive team members as directed to ensure that company goals and objectives are accomplished and that operations run efficiently.

Maintain and refine internal processes that support high-ranking executives companywide and coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflows. Manage communication with employees by liaising with internal and external executives on various projects and tasks.

Plan and orchestrate work to ensure that senior executives' priorities are met, organizational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld.

Company Overview

Since our inception in 1973, Western Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc, has successfully completed many electrical construction projects for commercial, industrial, and utility clients throughout Western Canada.

Innovation and an enthusiasm for challenging projects have made WPE one of British Columbia's largest electrical contractors.

We have built some of the most prominent fixtures of Vancouver and western Canada, including projects such as BC Place Arena, the Convention Centre, and the entire Skytrain System.

Western Pacific Enterprises is proud of our sustainability focus, reducing our carbon footprint by operating as a completely paper-free environment and allowing employees the opportunity to be part of building something recognizable to everyone in your community.

Essential Functions- Coordinate complex scheduling and calendar management, as well as content and flow of information to senior executives Keep the executive's calendar up-to-date, including adding events, rescheduling appointments and providing daily briefings Manage senior executives' travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation, and meals Provide administrative and office support, such as typing, dictation, spreadsheet creation and contacts database- Manage certain utility accounts, specifically cell phones and internet services- Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials- Organize team communications and plan events, both internal and off-site- Acting as the gatekeeper for internal and external contacts, including vendors, colleagues, clients, and customers- Conduct research and create reports on various topics based on Executives' needs- Plan and organize events that take place externally, such as fundraisers, sporting tournaments, and appreciation events- Regular and predictable attendance- Other duties as assigned- Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a Company-designated office or field location- Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

About You:

Qualifications

Four or more years of experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management
High school diploma or GED

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong timemanagement skills and an
Proven ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems
Flexible team player
Ability to adapt to changes and face challenges
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees

What We Offer:

Compensation & Benefits
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Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
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Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
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Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
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ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - $250 quarterly, $1,000 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.

Annual
Vacation starting at
10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days:
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more).
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

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MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands.

We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._**- MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer._