Administrative Assistant

**About Canada Candy Company**

**Canada Candy Company **is the first candy company in North America to offer peanut-free, Kosher and Halal products. Producing and selling the best tasting and highest quality candy is what we are all about. From our premium assorted jujubes to our extreme sour candies, there is something for everyone. Our logo reflects who we are, symbolizing fun, craftsmanship and representing our proudly rooted Canadian heritage.

Canada Candy Company is proud to be recognized as a Platinum Club member in **Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, **a designation that symbolizes exceptional ability and aptitude in all areas of management and business practices. Established in 1993, Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a national awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways.

**The Role**

The Administrative Assistant role will work closely with all members of the management team to ensure projects and tasks are completed in a timely and organized manner. Using excellent communication skills, the Administrative Assistant will keep the Plant Manager informed of all duties being actioned.

**Your Impact**
- Support to Plant Manager in systems administration. (ie. timecard review, data entry, follow-up on missing punches, etc), and general reporting
- Onboarding of new employees and organizing training requirements (ie. Orientation delivery, initial walk throughs).
- Take part in management meetings in an administrative capacity (i.e. agenda building, taking minutes, follow up on action items)
- Support the JHSC in an administrative capacity (i.e. meetings occur as per set schedule, follow up on action items, etc.)
- Project management in an administrative capacity (i.e. ensuring deadlines are met, scheduling and documenting meetings, following up on action items, etc.)
- Work with department leaders for personnel management (i.e. temp staffing, performance review drafting, performance management)
- Oversee job specific training matrix and notify applicable department heads when training is required/needs updating
- Ensure Bill of materials are up to date and coordinate with Inventory management personnel to ensure materials are on hand as per set production schedule
- Works safely and follows legislated and established safe work procedures and practices.
- Other Duties as assigned in adherence to company GMP policies.

**About You**
- At least 1 year of post-secondary education or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in similar positions, in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Basic computing skills: Outlook, MS Office.
- Problem solving and organizational skills.
- Results oriented with focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Genuine passion for continuous learning and development
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to think strategically, analyze data, and make data-driven decisions.

**Here’s why you should join the Canada Candy Company team**:

- Impact and growth. You will have the opportunity to develop your own career path with support from your manager and the HR team.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for you and your family - offering medical, dental, vision and more.
- Our great employees who truly transform our mission into a reality We have been recognized as a Platinum member of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for over 10 years.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Cobourg, ON K9A 0H6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person