Administrative Assistant

BioVectra Inc. is a leading bio-science business in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, focused on contract manufacturing and product development of active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and bioreagents.

BioVectra Inc.has an immediate opening for an Administrative Assistant. This is a permanent, full time position located in Windsor, Nova Scotia.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Copying, typing, proof-reading, editing, formatting and preparation of professional documents including reports and all manner of correspondence for both internal personnel and external clients and liaisons.
• Administering the site access security system
• Coordinates all activities, logistics and documentation for meetings with external customers/clients and visiting leadership. Prepares agendas, arranges for and communicates logistics, prepares and distributes minutes, including follow up with appropriate leads on outstanding action items..
• Planning and organizing events that take place externally, such as social events, community involvement events, staff appreciation events.
• Overseeing the responsibilities of the receptionist (front desk) including coverage while the receptionist is absent
• Managing the coordination of meeting room bookings.
• Submit and reconcile expenses related to the office area.
• Participation in management and site leadership meetings to take minutes and ensure follow up on action items.
• Maintain/ordering of company printed forms/stationery and office supplies.
• Maintain office equipment, i.e., toner cartridges, monitoring and refilling of paper trays, clearing jams, coordinate repairs, usage reporting.
• Oversee space and workplace planning and general office maintenance.
• Special project planning and management as required. Example, coordinating and overseeing facility improvement projects related to office design and renovation.
• General administrative duties as required in support of site leadership team

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• Grade 12 diploma.
• Administration diploma or equivalent considered an asset.
• Two years of direct experience considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of initiative and follow through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the "Apply Now" button below.

Closing Date: October 29, 2021