Job Description

Description :

West Fraser is a leading diversified forest products company, listed on the TSX and NYSE. Recognized for the eight time as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers, we are a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path? Our OSB (GPR) division in Grande Prairie, Alberta, has an immediate opening for an:

Administrative Assistant - Grande Prairie OSB

The Administrative Assistant is a key member of the HR Team, responsible to support the Grande Prairie OSB Team by overseeing various administrative processes and providing backup support for Payroll Administrator and Maintenance Clerk functions.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the Administration Area

• Administrative support and backup for other departments as needed
• Initial point of contact for visitors and general inquiries
• Maintain general office supplies and servicing of office equipment
• Maintaining and organizing digital and paper files

Back up Payroll Administrator

• Provide support to complete full cycle payroll processing as needed during vacation or special project coverage

Back up Maintenance Clerk

• Provide support with various record keeping functions as needed during vacation or special project coverage

Site Communication

• Ensure updated communications and information are promoted throughout our facility in an engaging manner

Coordinate various events

• With the HR Team \xe2\x80\x93 assist with Health & Wellness activities
• Ensure mill representation at local functions (Job Fairs)
• Scheduling and tracking various training initiatives

Our ideal candidate would have:

• At least two (2) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in an administrative role
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Word, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Self starter with ambition to learn and develop skills
• Flexibility to adjust to varying workloads and tasks

Our competitive compensation package includes:

• Base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, and vacation
• Pension Plan with Company match options

Location Summary:

Grande Prairie is home to about 70 000 residents with representation from more than 80 different cultural and ethnic groups. Located in the heart of the Peace Region, Grande Prairie\xe2\x80\x99s vibrant economy and retail infrastructure makes it the regional hub for almost 300 000 people across Northern AB, Northern BC, and the Northwest Territories.

About West Fraser:

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the eighth time, as one of Canada\'s Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser