Office Manager

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

**This is a maternity leave contract with the opportunity to become permanent.**

You’ll be working for a Richmond, BC based dynamic concrete recycling and manufacturing company in a small and an open office environment. We pride ourselves for our innovative products, inclusive organizational culture, good employee engagement, distinct company values, and broad career prospects.

**WHY WORK FOR LOCK-BLOCK LTD.?**
- Competitive Wages
- Employee Benefits after 3 months (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, travel insurance); RRSP matching)
- Support For Additional Training
- We Aim To Promote From Within
- Paid Overtime eligibility
- Work perks
- Company sponsored social events

**WHAT YOU WILL GET TO DO**
- Supervise office staff including the Accounting, Sales, Scale House and HR department
- Train and supervise employees including hiring, workforce management and discipline
- Ensure all office staff have the appropriate and necessary tools, equipment and supplies to perform their jobs effectively.
- Manage, improve, and support the office team to build and maintain good employee morale.
- Improve, implement and manage new office systems, software and procedures
- Manage office organization including documents, layout, and cleanliness of the office.
- Assist the CEO with special requests, projects and reports as needed
- Assist in preparing, processing and reviewing payroll
- Create, implement, and maintain office operations, policies, and procedures
- Oversee the hiring and selection process of new employees.
- Achieves financial objectives by maintaining the office budget.
- Manage office equipment and supplies including purchasing
- Schedule company meetings
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with various vendors, service providers and contractors
- Plan and organize company meetings and events
- Approve invoices
- Support other managers and supervisors as needed
- Prepare and/or review business documentation
- Participate in health and safety planning, programs, and meetings
- implement ideas to enhance cost effectiveness and improve employee satisfaction/ overall office environment.
- Support the accounting team with invoicing and payments as needed.
- Other tasks, as required

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- At least two years' experience in an Office Manager or Senior Administrative Assistant capacity.
- Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) etc.
- Good understanding of employment and WorkSafe BC regulations as well as Human Resources practices
- Invoice management or AR and AP experience is an asset.
- Strong work-ethic, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent ability to effectively manage time, priorities, and multiple deliverables.
- Must be able to maintain high standard of ethics and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal direction, but also work cohesively in a small team environment.
- Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive.
- Positive attitude, strong team player and professional appearance.

**WE ARE**

Lock-Block Ltd. is a fast-moving, diverse, team-driven, performance-oriented, innovative player that has revolutionized the construction industry by introducing several new construction systems.

For over 38 years, Lock-Block Ltd. has been a leader in several construction markets, such as retaining wall modules, concrete recycling, and highway barriers.

The Lock-Block Ltd. manufacturing facility encompassing several divisions (Concrete Plant, Aggregate Plant, Fabrications, and maintenance shops, etc.) is one of the most extensive concrete facilities in the lower mainland, BC.

**Job Status**: Full-time, Permanent

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16-18 months

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Management: 2 years (required)
- Administrative: 3 years (required)
- Human Resources: 1 year (required)