Position: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Join Our Team!
BWI Business World Inc. and Zipmaster Supply Co. are looking for an energetic, highly organized, and proactive Administrative Personal Assistant to join our growing team in South Surrey.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in supporting senior leadership while helping multiple businesses operate efficiently. Every day is different, and you'll play an important role in keeping our organizations running smoothly while representing our companies with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to grow with two established and expanding companies
Key Responsibilities
As our Administrative Personal Assistant, you will:
- Provide executive administrative and personal assistant support to seniour management.
- Manage calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinate business travel and accommodations.
- Prepare professional correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other business documents.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls with professionalism and exceptional customer service.
- Coordinate meetings, projects, and follow up on action items.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems.
- Assist with bookkeeping support, data entry, research, and general office administration.
- Run business and personal errands as needed.
- Drive to meetings, suppliers, appointments, and other business-related destinations throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
- Travel throughout British Columbia approximately 1–2 times per month to attend business meetings, conferences, trade shows, networking events, and industry functions.
- Represent the company professionally at a variety of business events, including those within the liquor and cannabis industries.
- Assist in implementing and utilizing AI tools to improve office productivity and business processes.
- Perform other administrative duties as required.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an office administrative, executive assistant, or similar professional role.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Outstanding telephone etiquette and customer service abilities.
- Advanced proficiency with:
- Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)
- Experience using AI productivity platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or similar technologies.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- A positive, outgoing, energetic personality with a "can-do" attitude.
Requirements
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
- Comfortable driving throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
- Willingness to travel throughout British Columbia 1–2 times per month.
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends to attend business functions and special events.
- Comfortable attending and representing the company at events within the liquor and cannabis industries.
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
We're Looking for Someone Who...
- Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
- Is dependable, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Enjoys working with people and building strong professional relationships.
- Is adaptable and embraces new technology and AI tools.
- Can maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
- Represents our companies with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm.
Why Join Us?
At BWI Business World Inc. and Zipmaster Supply Co., you'll become an important member of a collaborative team where your ideas, initiative, and organizational skills are valued. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple business operations, build new skills, and grow your career while making a meaningful contribution every day.
If you're an energetic professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering exceptional support, and is ready for a rewarding career with growing companies, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and explaining why you would be an excellent fit for the Administrative Personal Assistant position with BWI Business World Inc. and Zipmaster Supply Co.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person