This position provides support for smooth daily office operations, including scheduling, coordination, and general administrative tasks. It also assists corporate departments with digital‑transformation activities, research on market and political trends, and preparing presentation materials. The role requires flexibility, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to balance routine administrative work with analytical tasks.
Job Title: Office Assistant/ Digital Transformation (Contract)
Reference #: TFOABC070726
Duration of employment: Temporary Full-time (6-month contract with possibility of extension)
Employer: International Trading Company
Location: Downtown Vancouver
Starting Date: ASAP
Work hours: 9am -5pm (35hrs/week)
Compensations: $28-38/hr/ (DOE)
Main Job Duties:
1. Office Administration (Approx. 40%)
- Provide day‑to‑day administrative support, including scheduling, coordination, and general office operations.
- Support internal communications and handle logistics‑related paperwork.
- Participate in ad‑hoc administrative tasks such as Joint Health & Safety Committee activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and reduce manual workload through process improvements or automation tools.
2. Corporate Department Task Support (Approx. 60%)
- Assist with digital‑transformation initiatives, including data handling, workflow optimization, and process automation.
- Utilize advanced Microsoft tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and other automation platforms to support departmental efficiency.
- Create and manage AI‑driven tools or agents to enhance operational productivity and support innovation projects.
- Support intelligence and research activities, including monitoring market, political, and economic trends.
- Prepare and update presentation materials (PowerPoint, reports, briefing decks) for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with the Business Development & Innovation Department to support ongoing projects and digital‑transformation objectives.
Other duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Science, Economics, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong skills in Power BI, Power Automate, and other automation tools; ability to design efficient workflows and digital solutions.
- Interest in politics, economics, global business topics, and digital innovation.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage both routine and analytical tasks.
- Basic programming or data‑analysis skills (Python, VBA, etc.) are an asset.
- Proactive, flexible mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* There is no Visa support from the employer
* Please apply only if you possess all the requirements.
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* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $28.00-$38.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- programming / data analysis skills ( Python, VBA, etc.) : 1 year (required)
- office admin: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
