Administrative Assistant

Employer Name: The Boarding House Cafe (Legal Business Name: NAVKAMAL DHALIWAL)

We’re Vernon’s only board game café—a welcoming space where guests can enjoy great food, quality drinks, and a curated library of board and card games to play during their visit. We serve coffee, tea, snacks, pastries, and sandwiches, all with friendly, attentive service to make every visit a great experience. We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team!

Work Location: 3101 31 Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 2G9, Canada
Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Permanent 

Estimated Starting Date: As Soon As Possible

Position Available: 1      

Wage: $27 – $28 per hour (Depending on Working Experience) 

Working Hours: 30 hours per week 

Benefit: 10 business days of paid vacation or 4 % vacation pay 

Job Duties: 

·         Prepare, edit, and proofread correspondence, invoices, reports, and promotional materials;

·         Manage incoming mail, emails, and other communications; distribute information internally as needed;

·         Schedule and confirm appointments with vendors, and staff coordination;

·         Order and track office supplies and maintain inventory;

·         Answer phone calls and emails, and direct inquiries or messages appropriately;

·         Organize and maintain both digital and physical filing systems;

·         Support and implement office procedures and workflow improvements;

·         Greet visitors and assist with directing them to the appropriate team members;

·         Record meeting minutes and assist with internal communication;

·         Coordinate travel bookings and reservations for management when required;

·         Compile data and information to support operations or special collaboration projects.

Qualifications: 

·         Completion of secondary school is required;

·         Completion of one- or two-year college or other program for administrative assistants or secretaries or more than 1 year of previous clerical experience is required;

·         Ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced environment;

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills;

·         Working knowledge of English.

How to Apply: 

Please send your resume and cover letter by E-mail to Navkamal Dhaliwal: jobs.siwon@gmail.com with the subject line of: Full-time Administrative Assistant Position at The Boarding House Cafe. Please note that multiple submissions by one individual for this position will not be considered. Submissions will be reviewed and those who we believe might be a perfect addition to our team will be contacted.

Inquiries: e-mail only please.

The Boarding House Cafe hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free of discrimination. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.