Office Administrator

Waterplay Solutions Corp • Kelowna, BC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are MAKRs – Our common goal, our passion, is to create global communities connected through play and social experiences. We believe the world needs more places where coming together, connecting, and having fun are inevitable. The MAKR Group is comprised of three working brands dedicated to making the world more livable, playful and socially just—Waterplay, a cheeky global splash pad provider, Parkworks, a North American park space supplier, and Wekid Mfg., Canada’s most playfully professional steel manufacturing team. With 10’s of thousands of play and park space installations throughout the world, the MAKR Group have helped provide millions of people, from all walks of life, of all ages, and with diverse abilities, with access to amazing, inviting, playable, enjoyable, ‘go-backable’ recreation places. What makes us jump out of bed every morning is knowing we’re integral to create these meaningful places, and we need people like you to help us build them. We’ll rely on you to take the initiative to complete your work, and also welcome your ideas about ways to make our processes and activities more efficient, and enjoyable for everyone involved. You inject fun into all aspects of your work and invite others to do the same. We’re a different kind of company and we’re looking for a different kind of individual to join our team! We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Office Administrator to be the first point of contact at our Kelowna Head Office. This role has a strong customer service focus, and the ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of administrative or office experience an asset
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in administration an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and keep up to date on new technologies
• Demonstrated willingness to take initiative and proactively contribute to team goals, projects, and problem-solving efforts
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and multitasking skills

Nice To Haves

• post-secondary education in administration an asset

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist clients, visitors, and staff in a professional and welcoming manner both in-person and over the phone
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
• Manage administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, bank reconciliation, and meeting minutes
• Conduct building safety tours, coordinate building and yard maintenance when needed along with managing the relationship with suppliers and vendors
• Maintain and organize front office operations along with the common areas in our building, ensuring a clean and efficient workspaces
• Prepare, format, and manage documents and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and internal communications via Microsoft Outlook
• Coordinate and plan corporate events
• Coordinate mail, courier deliveries, and office supplies
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of $44,000-$50,000 (with the potential to earn more through an annual bonus)
• Access to free and confidential professional coaching, resources, and counseling through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to enroll in our comprehensive benefit package after three months of employment
• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Professional development opportunities
• Lots and lots of fun! Catered lunches, candy Mondays, in-house silent auctions, contests, draws, product ‘testing’ and MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED