Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and high-performing

People Operations Admin

to join our growing team. If you love being challenged and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is a career defining role.

Who we are

samdesk is a global disruption monitoring tool that delivers real-time crisis alerts powered by AI. We make sense of the world's most valuable real-time data sources with the purpose to create a safer world. Our mission is to help our users act faster, with more confidence, at a time when action can make the biggest difference. Samdesk is backed by leading global investors and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, with team members in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. We are a growing team of dreamers and builders, supporting large global customers around the world. Check us out! www.samdesk.io

Who you are

The People Operations Admin role will focus on helping the HR and operations team, at samdesk, run smoothly and efficiently. The person in this role will support day-to-day HR and office operations.

What your day could look like?

Assist with the recruitment process, including posting jobs and supporting the interview process. Assist with employee onboarding including setting up desk and equipment for new hires, creating and mailing welcome packages. Assist with device and IT access management including maintaining IT inventory, generating IT onboarding and offboarding tickets. Assist with timesheets and reporting for government grants. Assist with employee benefits administration including setting up new employees on the benefits plan and offboarding the departing employees. Review employee expenses for monthly payroll submission. Support the function of our physical office space - ordering supplies, coordinating maintenance and repairs, booking facilities, as needed. Greet and assist visitors and guests, ensuring they are properly logged and hosted. Assist with coordinating meetings, conferences, celebrations, and other company events. Other duties, as assigned and requested by the operations and admin team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Certificate or Diploma in Human Resources or Office Administration field Familiarity with MS-Suite including MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and G-Suite. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reports to:

People Operations Lead

Work arrangement:

In-office for the training period (hybrid after); 12-15 hours per week

Application details

Help us help you stand out! Please thoughtfully answer the screening questions on the application page. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Diversity and Inclusion

samdesk is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

First Peoples Acknowledgement

samdesk respectfully acknowledges that, being headquartered in Edmonton, we are situated on Treaty 6 and Region 4 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Metis people respectively.





We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all other First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community. The City of Edmonton owes its strength and vibrancy to these lands, the diverse Indigenous peoples whose ancestors' footsteps have marked this region, and the settlers from around the world who continue to be welcomed here and call Edmonton home.