Job Detail

Who We Are

Metrie is a multi-national leader in the millwork industry with over 30 locations that produces and sells interior finishings across North America. We’re passionate about making a difference by helping our customers transform their houses into homes and love where they live! You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

What You'll Do

As a vital member of our team, our Office Assistant/Receptionist will provide general reception duties and support day-to-day administration at Metrie, essentially ensuring smooth and efficient operation of our office.

Key Relationships: You will report directly to our Executive Assistant to the President and CEO.

Location: Candidates must be able to work in our downtown Vancouver office five days a week

from 8:30am to 5:00pm

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Answer and direct phone calls and voicemail
• Welcome and direct guests
• Book meeting rooms
• Sort and distribute/re-direct incoming mail and parcels
• Handle outgoing mail, courier preparation, and maintaining postage machine
• Remit invoices and receipts
• Manage office stationery and supplies
• Prepare/Follow up of documents for authorization (ink and DocuSign)
• Admin support for corporate car program
• Internal communication posts via Teams
• Maintain building access card log
• Bentall Centre building management contact
• Office operations vendor contact (Mill Creek machine servicing, cleaning service)
• General office housekeeping
• Assist with events (set up/tear down - in corporate office)
• Arrange catering orders (occasional food & beverage pick-up)
• AD HOC duties as assigned

Who You Are

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Knack for organization, attention to detail and curiosity for learning
• Effective prioritization and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, confident, and personable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Particularly, Outlook, Teams and Word)
• Experience with outgoing mail and courier (FedEx & VanCity Courier)
• Experience with call screening and directing phone calls
• Comfortable with internal and external interactions
• Aptitude for working both independently

It would be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience with Concur, DocuSign and/or Egencia
• Experience with documenting procedure manuals