Permanent Vancouver Employment Listings

This progressive downtown law firm is currently recruiting for a dynamic Human Resources Advisor to join their team. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the HR Advisor will provide generalist support and expertise to legal support staff. Expertise is required in all functional areas of HR including: recruitment, staff planning, performance management, salary administration, conflict resolution, employee relations, discipline, coaching and counseling.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies staffing and service requirements by establishing relationships with lawyers and department managers; identifies trends and recommends initiatives and solutions
• Maintains approved levels of staffing by reviewing and updating job requirements, initiating and participating in the recruitment process, conducting and analyzing exit interviews and recommending changes
• Manages the Floater Pool by conducting staffing needs analysis, reviewing and re-allocating current resources, setting mandate for future recruitment
• Maintains the performance management program
• Resolves lawyer/manager and employee dissatisfaction by investigating and evaluating complaints and concerns
• Maintains fairness and equity in the implementation and administration of HR policies and programs
• Assists with the administration of the short-term and long-term disability program
• Contributes to the internal newsletter, organizing and coordinating staff social events and other Firm-sponsored charitable events
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge
  

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management
• CHRP designation is a definite asset
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant employment and human rights legislation
• Minimum 5 - 6 years of progressive HR experience; legal/professional environment experience is preferred
• Proven leadership skills. Positive, energetic, proactive self-starter who requires minimal direction
• Strong customer service orientation. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Innovative problem solving talent.
• Good interpersonal skills. Ability to handle employee issues in a professional, confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities
• Solid technical and administrative skills with the MS Office Suite of products
• A commitment to ongoing professional development is desirable

Are you often praised for your exceptional organization skills? Do you pay attention to the smallest details?

Our client, a Vancouver based organization, is seeking an Administrative Assistant to assist in the management of budgets and payables/receivables, and all aspects of administration, including scheduling and research.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain listings of AP and corresponding back-up
• Manage donor database & issuanceof charity tax receipts
• Manage all travel and meeting logistics for the Executive Director
• Research and assist in preparation of reports
• Monitor and assist with maintenance of organization's website
• Assist in the planning and coordination of special events
• Maintain office files
• Meet and greet clients and visitors
• Handle correspondence of Executive Director

Qualifications:

• Min 2 years admin work experience
• University degree or College diploma in a related field ideal
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Travel and meeting coordination experience
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with strict deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Proactive with ability to multi-task
• Bilingual in Spanish a bonus, but not a requirement
  

One year contract available immediately with this Richmond company.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to customer contact and gathering of information such as branch safety performance data and internal emergency contact data. The position will also be responsible for material safety data sheets and other related safety/occupational information.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in an office environment
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite programs and ability to learn new programs quickly
• Very detailed orientated and excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision

Very fast-paced Richmond company has a full-time opening for a very well-organized Customer Service person with excellent communication skills.  You will support the efforts the Sales & Marketing team by taking customer orders over the phone, fielding product inquiries, and ensuring that customers' requirements are met.  Candidates must have current office experience in a service role and be proficient with MS Office software applications.  Previous experience in packaging or corrugated industry would be a definite asset.

Outstanding employer with a dynamic and vibrant culture in the IT and management consulting service sector has a 16 month contract position with their downtown office.

Working for two senior executives, the candidate must have experience providing support at the executive level.  Advanced skills in MS Office, above-average communication skills and lots of enthusiasm and initiative are musts.

Specific Duties:

• Coordinate schedules and make travel arrangements
• Prepare agendas and coordinate management meetings
• Process expense claims
• Prepare materials for Board of DIrectors' meetings
• Provide confidential administrative support where required
• Ad hoc projects as required

Advanced comfort level in working with Outlook calendars, syncing to PDA's etc. will be required.

Are you an extremely detail-oriented person who likes to be kept busy?  This provider of media-related products and services is seeking an administrative assistant with strong computer skills and excellent time management.  You will be working closely with the leasing managers and Operations Manager of this large organization, handling an extensive database.  Minimum 2 years of office experience and aptitude for numbers required.  Burnaby location.

Burnaby office has an entry level opening for a Billing Clerk. This is an organization that will offer career advancement opportunities for bright and flexible individuals. Lumber industry experience would be an asset. Location is skytrain accessible.


Responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling daily data entry input.
• Filing and organizing the pick tickets for all branches on a daily basis.
• Assists the Cash Applicator with cash applications, organization and posting.
• Researches cash transactions as required.
• Organizes and maintains up to date records.
• Responsible for maintaining office supply levels.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on billing experience.
• Basic computer skills and word processing, MS Excel skills required
• Strong mathematical background.
• Some experience with automated accounting systems would be an asset.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers while ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Ability to listen and communicate well with excellent grammar, spelling and proof reading skills.
• Ability to follow up effectively with all clients/customers in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to use a 10-key calculator for a variety of accounting functions.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction.

Burnay office is seeking a Sales Manager to overlook the development, activities and results of the sales effort for designated market and companies.

Responsibilities include:

• Review with the store managers (and key department heads) on a monthly basis to review the activities and performance of the sales team.
• Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that reflects the needs of the organization
• Assign within the team responsibilities and mandates in order to maximize and improve the depths of our relationships and knowledge of the customers.
• Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
• Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets.
• Conducts sales meetings on a regular basis to communicate with the sales team and effectively develop sales best practices.
• Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval
• Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines.
• Recruits, tests, and hires Sales representatives based on criteria agreed upon by management.
• Communicates effectively and continuously with store managers, purchasing departments, product managers and other sales and customer service managers.
• Conducts regular coaching and counseling with the Sales team to build motivation and selling skills.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years experience in sales management in the lumber industry, plus formal sales education
• An understanding of the dynamics of service industries and relationship management
• An understanding and applicable knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Extensive experience in all aspects of sales with an emphasis on service oriented organizations.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to travel (if required) and represent the organization at company or industry functions.
• Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams.
  
  

Salary $90K, plus bonus. Annual car allowance of $12K. Full benefits immediately, pension after 3 months.

Fantastic opportunity for an entrepreneurial spirit! This "work hard, play hard" company is searching for their new Sales Manager - an individual that brings extensive sales experience combined with outstanding management and leadership abilities. This role will be ideal for a "big picture" thinker, someone able to exceed targets and contribute to the growth and development of the entire organization.

Duties include:

Management of Sales Dept:

• Sales report to be provided & reviewed weekly with President / GM
• Weekly meetings with GM and President
• All duties relative to hiring and training of outside sales staff
• Manages performance and non-performance of sales team members
• Performs a minimum of one “ride-along” day per week with an outside sales rep.
• Performs timely performance reviews of sales team members
• Conducts weekly sales meeting for sales team members
• Has regular morning “huddles” with inside sales team
• Updates sales boards (creating focus on goals)
• Creates contests for inside and outside sales team
• Handles escalated customer concerns & visits customers in person when appropriate to resolve issues
• Constantly focuses on new and better ways to improve sales performance.
• Assists in marketing and advertising endeavors.

Sales Route:

• Spends two and a half days per week on the road managing your territory
• Works on gaining larger Corporate clients

General Management:

• Is a contributing member of the senior management team, attends monthly senior management meetings
• Works closely with the senior management team to achieve common company goals and objectives

The company offers excellent benefits and allowances including car, gas and mobile phone allowances.

Base salary $50K plus excellent commission and benefits.

One of the fastest growing tech companies in Canada and North America is looking for a smart and innovative individual to join their team.

This organization is focused primarily on the creation of technologically advanced systems and their support software. As an Account Manager, Inside Sales, you will be responsible for existing clients within a territory and/or at a national level.

Duties include, but are not limited to, responding to incoming client requests, creating quotes, selling additional units or parts and participating in sales initiative programs to generate revenue. You will also be responsible for working with the Regional Sales Manager to help land new clients, respond to and compile RFPs, and complete required administrative work. Occasional travel will be required.

Requirements:

• Strong people skills and the ability to build relationships.
• Ability to sell, learn, and adapt to changes in technical equipment.
• Ability to process orders quickly and accurately.
• strong work ethic.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent command of the English language
• Ability to critically analyze a problem, process, or system and suggest a solution.
• Basic mathematic skills.
• Strong keyboarding and computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to travel to the US and Canada.
• Sales experience is considered a strong asset.
  
  

Salary $40K to start + commission and benefits package.

This new position will be of interest to a Sales and Business Development individual with a background in fresh fruit industry. Working with a distribution network, you will be responsible for developing and producing marketing programs and logistic planning and directing marketing events. Other responsibilities include organizing and participating in trade shows and promotional events.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 - 5 years sales experience, a business or marketing diploma (or university degree), and strong decision-making skills. You are proficient with MS Office software applications and have a strong customer service orientation, with the ability to form long-term customer relationships. Good interpersonal, communication and teamwork abilities are also essential. Travelling is required.

Base salary in the $60 - 90K range plus commission and benefits package.

This outstanding opportunity has arisen with a fast-paced, reputable company.  As  a Field Manager, this critical role requires both operational and outside sales experience and will focus on strengthening the talents of the team through hiring, training, supervising and coaching.  A minimum of three years’ customer service or general business experience is required and management and supervisory experience would be a definite asset.  Candidates need to have excellent time management and organizational skills, computer proficiency, and strong analytical abilities. 

Competitive compensation package.

This long-established and highly regarded leading distribution company strives to be the preferred partner in the sales, marketing and logistics of chemicals in the communities where they operate.  They combine economic success with social and environmental responsibility and are a preferred employer of more than 600 people in over 20 locations.  They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Representative to be based out of a home office in Prince George.

Candidates for this position require either 2 years experience in outside industrial sales or 2 years of specialized training in a related field, ie. Chemistry, Sales.  Post-secondary degree would be an asset.

Responsibilities:

• Calls on established and prospective customers in the Forestry, Industrial, Oil & Gas and Mining fields to sell Company products and services
• Co-ordinates with Customer Service, Warehouse & Shipping staff to maintain customer service levels and ensure resolution of complaints

• Co-ordinates with Purchasing staff to ensure availability of product

The successful candidate must be self-motivated and have the ability to relate to, and communicate with individuals at all levels.  Interviews with pre-qualified candidates will be initially conducted by telephone before being short-listed.

Salary in the $52 - 57K per annum range.  Commission, vehicle and comprehensive benefits.