Receptionist & Corporate Administrator

Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada's largest distributor for over 45 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers. We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.  

We are a member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.  

What's In It For You?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.  
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.  
• Be part of an ISO certified company with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.  
• Attractive compensation with benefits and "other perks" such as tuition reimbursement.  
• Employee Referral provides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.  
• In-depth process and product training provided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.  
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.  

Texcan is looking for a Receptionist / Corporate Administrator to join our head office in Surrey. This position will be responsible for providing quality customer service at the receptionist desk answering incoming calls and greeting visitors to the building, and administrative duties that require attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answer or refer inquiries.
• Direct visitors by maintaining employee and department directories; giving instructions.
• Sort incoming/outgoing mail and prepare outgoing mail and correspondence including e-mail and fax.
• Assist with processing required documentation for returns i.e. credits, shipping and receiving, etc.
• Assist with processing Invoices, Moneris Vault, RMA's and Cash Sale Procedures.
• Assist with credits, debits, and freight claims.
• Assist with entering customer quotes and orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure correct flow and accuracy of documentation from customer order entry.
• Assist in completing month end procedures and customer orders.
• Follow pricing instructions to input quotes and orders into the system.
• Prepare landed cost sheets and order keys.
• Provide data entry and administrative assistance to Finance and Operations departments while ensuring all documentation is properly executed and deadlines are met.
• Create/maintain spreadsheets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required. Preferably Post Secondary Certificate or Diploma or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of office experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner and proficient in Microsoft Office & data entry
• Detail oriented, self-motivated & organized individual with the ability to effectively multitask and set priorities
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Professional phone and email etiquette

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including:
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents' needs. Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.  

Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market. 

This commitment is tangible in our detailed Global CSR report, to learn more please visit  

Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times' 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates.  We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it's essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply. 

For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit  

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Next steps:
We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.