About the Role
Human Resources Administrative Assistant (Full-Time)
Does being in a supportive detail-oriented role excite you? Is continuous improvement and being part of excelling business what you’ve been looking for?
Start your rewarding career with us today and join Para Space Landscaping’s team as a full-time HR Administrative Assistant! As an industry leader, we are looking for someone who strives for excellence, likes to be challenged, is growth-oriented, and thrives in a hardworking, fast-paced work environment.
Job Summary & Impact:
Reporting to the Human Resources management team, the HR Administrative Assistant will be working with BambooHR to monitor performance and track development. This is an administrative heavy role requiring accuracy and an eye for detail, but a rewarding one as it has a great impact on company culture. Like all Para Space career opportunities, there is room to grow in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and track daily personnel reports and ensure a smooth onboarding process of new employees within their first 3 months
- Update skills tracker daily
- Promote education and in-house education through proactive communication directly with our team
- Seminar organization and preparation
- Monitoring attendance to assist payroll completion (tracking lates and absentees)
- Orientation administration
- Assisting with onboarding and offboarding administration
- Set up and assisting with seasonal workshops
- Representing the company at job fairs by engaging the public and promoting the company brand and careers in a positive outgoing manner
- Attend, organize and assist in coordinating company events which is a huge part of the Para Space culture and retention
- Weekly MMM attendance
- Vacation preparation and organization
- Compile performance letters (start, 3 months, 6 months, semi-annual, annual)
- Create 360 reviews for leadership team to ensure feedback is provided for improvement
- You may be involved with other miscellaneous tasks/projects as required
General:
- Work cooperatively to foster a harmonious working relationship with all co-workers
- You would be responsible for completing reports and other paperwork as associated with these projects and as assigned
- You would be required to complete weekly task lists and schedules and would have weekly meetings with your manager
- You would be required to report to management with an EDR (end-of-day report) outlining all the tasks and hours spent for the day
- You are encouraged to participate in at hoc managerial committees whose purpose is to advance our company
Training and Education:
- Post Secondary and work experience is an asset
- Previous customer service and administrative experience required
- Proficient with MS Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, AI, Microsoft Teams)
- Experience with an HRIS (BambooHR) an asset
Qualifications:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Organized
- Diligent
- Thorough and detail oriented
- Excellent time management
- Solution oriented
- Punctual, trustworthy and reliable
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong business correspondence writing skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, and deliver timely results
- Positive and professional team attitude
- Mindset for success
- Ability to strike the balance between supporting the team and achieving business objectives
- Flexible availability (evening and weekend work as required)
- Valid Class 5 or 7 BC Driver’s License
- Personal vehicle
Compensation, Work Environment & Perks:
- The wage for this role starts at $24+ per hour, depending on experience
- Full-Time Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (evenings and weekends as required to attend company events and fulfill recruitment needs)
- Office space at the head office but expected to work in field to see staff on occasion
- Competitive wages
- 4% paid vacation
- Education and tuition sponsorship
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Free in-house seminar program
- Extended health care
- 100% prescription drugs
- Dental care (100% basic coverage, 60% major coverage, annual max of $3500)
- Vision care ($700 every two years)
- Paramedical ($1000 per category per year)
- Travel insurance
- Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
- Employee assistance program
Please note that this position will require you to work in the field on crew periodically throughout the year to gain experience and a full understanding of what the landscaping role entails.
About Para Space
Since August 1, 1979, Para Space Landscaping is a multiple award-winning leader in the Canadian landscape industry. We have been built on care for those we work for and those who work here. Our comprehensive and proactive services include maintenance, installation, irrigation, and plant health care.
- Living Wage Certified Employer
- Voted One of the Best Landscaping Companies to Work for in North America
- National Landscape Award of Excellence
- BC Landscape Award of Excellence
- Consumer Choice Award – Best Landscaping Company in Vancouver
- Healthy Workplace Award
- Green for Life Award (Granville Island, Langley Memorial Hospital)
- Planet Environmental Improvement Award
- Finalist in The City of Burnaby's Business Awards for Healthy, Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Business of the Year Categories
Our Mission
- Enhancing the environment with reliable, high quality landscape services.
- Cultivating lasting relationships with our clients and team.
- Leading our industry with integrity and innovation.
Our Vision
- Being recognized as the best and getting there with the best.
Our Values
- Fulfil our client’s high expectations with high performance.
- Embody the essence of teamwork.
- Creating a meaningful impact in everything we do.
Our Competitive Advantage
- We deliver peace of mind to our clients through proactive communication and unparalleled service systems.
- Our proactive, comprehensive services and innovative solutions will enhance any landscape.
- We have a world class team of educated and accredited landscape horticulturists.
- We provide opportunities for motivated individuals to grow personally and professionally in a healthy working environment.
Apply Today
Join the growing green industry! Para Space preserves the beauty and function of landscapes, along with providing positive environmental benefits to the communities we live and work in. Some of our famous job sites include Granville Island and Guildford Town Centre.
We would have quarterly meetings to discuss performance and advancement opportunities. We would have annual performance reviews to discuss wages. Increases would be dependent on your performance, responsibilities, and workload. This is an entry level position with opportunity to grow and advance over time on a great team!
