Administrative Associate

HUB International • Castlegar, BC

15d • $40,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hi, we’re HUB! We are a leading North American insurance brokerage that advises businesses and individuals on how to reach their goals. When you partner with us, you’re at the center of a vast network of risk, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management specialists that bring clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy – so you’re ready for tomorrow. The Opportunity! Are you a bright, outgoing, people-oriented person, who has an inner love for holiday parties? If so, this is the CAREER for you! Acting as the first point-of-contact to all guests and callers, the Administrative Associate is responsible for greeting guests, answering/routing phone calls and providing general administrative support, as needed.

Requirements

• Easy going and down to have some fun
• Ready to work hard and crush goals
• Detail oriented and reliable
• Thrives in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Secondary School Diploma
• Minimum of 1 -2 years’ experience within an office and/or administrative capacity
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Level 1 Insurance License is an asset, but not required

Responsibilities

• Greeting and welcoming guests/clients, in person or over the telephone; answering and referring inquiries
• Directing visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions
• Sorting and forwarding incoming faxes and emails received to appropriate departments
• Handling incoming and outgoing couriers (including regular mail); open, stamp, sort, and label for distribution
• Maintaining stock and availability of office supplies by ordering as required
• Maintaining a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Providing support on general administrative office services and is able to refer Brokers for specialized assistance

Benefits

• comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include extended health benefits, disability insurance, RRSP matching, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, and commissions for some positions
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Paid half a day off for volunteering in your community
• Room to grow within the organization
• Lots of company perks, benefits, RRSP matching and great compensation
• financial support for licensing, industry designations, management & leadership development, and other related courses, designations or programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees