Job Description

About Our Company Rockland is a thriving ocean technology company headquartered in Victoria with satellite sales offices in Halifax, the USA and France. Our eclectic team works in an inclusive environment to design and deliver hardware, software, and service solutions. We take pride in our customer-first culture and carry out our work thoughtfully and sustainably, always considering the impact on our team, our customers, our communities, and the world. About the job The Office Assistant ensures the office runs smoothly, provides support to different departments, maintains and updates files and records, answers calls, takes messages, redirects calls, sorts, distributes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail and other shipments. In addition, the Office Assistant supports the financial team by completing basic bookkeeping tasks.About the ideal candidate We are looking for someone who:

• Works hard and efficiently to build positive relationships with colleagues and vendors

• Values meticulous attention to detail and accuracy and finds investigating and solving problems an interesting challenge

• Wants to practice the knowledge and skills learned through coursework in "the real world"

• Is curious about how things work and willing to suggest and implement improvements

• Can multi-task effectively and recognizes when to "drop everything" because something requires attention

• Has demonstrated their ability to think critically

Required Education and Experience

• Bookkeeping experience using ERP software or accounting system, such as Sage.

• 1-2 years of customer/vendor service experience

• An accounting / Bookkeeping diploma or degree (in progress or complete) is an asset

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with basic bookkeeping/accounting and office procedures

• Proficient with MS Office

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Able to work independently and collaboratively

• Able to identify, investigate and solve problems

• Excellent organizational skills

• Diplomacy and tact with clients and vendors

Working Conditions (physical, mental, psychological)

• Office environment

• Long periods of time remaining seated

• Assisting with inventory may require standing for long periods of time and lifting items up to 15 kg

• It May require managing multiple priorities

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-30 per weekSalary: $16.00-$23.60 per hourBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Flextime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must use a face mask while in the building, maintain physical distance and comply with other covid 19 policies.Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Office assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative: 1 year (preferred)