Business Operation Associate - Part-Time

The Position

Workplace and Location

• The posting specifies onsite work in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

People and Culture

• Assist with employee onboarding as needed and maintain swag inventory tracking sheets.
• Help organize biweekly company socials, recurring events, the year-end party, and employee appreciation initiatives.

Office and Kitchen Organization

• Manage office-supply inventory and office-equipment maintenance; maintain clean and safe office and kitchen areas.
• Organize company lunches and order snacks and beverages from vendors.

Shipping, Logistics, and Facilities

• Assist with inbound and outbound FedEx shipments and liaise with shipping companies and customs brokers.
• Check in arriving lab samples, label them, and document them as required.
• Assist with equipment assembly and handyperson duties; liaise with contractors, service technicians, and trades.

General Office Administration

• Assist with daily operations and act as an initial contact for onsite visitors.
• Keep storage areas organized and safe and prepare materials for all-hands meetings.
• File and safeguard documents and receipts for monthly bookkeeping.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of operations or administrative experience is preferred, but not required.
• Requires strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, adaptability, communication, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Requires ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Slack, Trello, and Google G Suite.
• General facilities knowledge or experience and a valid driver's license with vehicle access are assets.
• Friday hours from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. are required for recurring events and activities.

Compensation

• Compensation is $21–$22 CAD per hour.

Benefits

• Benefits listed include casual dress and onsite parking.