Office Administrator

Are you ready to join Canada’s most-shopped general merchandise retailer, with over 500 stores from coast to coast?

Canadian Tire offers customers a unique mix of products and services through three specialty categories in which the organization is the market leader – automotive parts, accessories and service; sports and leisure products; and home products.

Canadian Tire offers competitive compensation packages including; benefits, potential for profit sharing, extensive training, and career opportunities from within and across the country at the Canadian Tire Retail stores.

Summary:

The Office Associate is responsible for conducting administrative and office work for the store. The Office Associate handles and protects sensitive and confidential information on a daily basis. This role requires a high level of discretion and the safeguard of confidential information. This role may also require the signing of a confidentiality agreement.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Work within a full cycle accounts payable system, accounts receivable, and financial reporting (via accounting system)
• Assists in reconciling flex and other corporate statements, house accounts and maintains supporting documentation.
• Processes all claims, rebates and adjustments.
• Prepares payroll (taxes and deductions) and maintains accurate personnel records, including compensation and benefits, as required.
• Work with Easypay or similar payroll system.
• Assists the office manager in ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and provincial regulations, including the Pay Equity Act.
• Support management, employees and clients with various administrative tasks.
• Work directly with the Office management team.
• Sorts and manages incoming and outgoing mail.
• Prepares and sends correspondence.
• Ensures adequate supply of office supplies.
• Assists with inventory control and IT systems.
• Participate in meetings and training as required.
• Assists in the coordination of social events.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting, Marketing, or related experience.
• Thorough understanding of Accounting and general office processes.
• Experience with Easypay (or similar payroll system)
• Experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting program)
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including excel, word and bookkeeping.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and cope with challenging and changing situations.
• Results-oriented individual who possesses solid organizational abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a professional manner and to inspire others’ confidence and trust.
• Ability to work in a team environment that provides assistance and support to co-workers to achieve common goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate and follow up on tasks, activities and projects.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions.
• Positive attitude, punctuality and solid work ethic.

More about the position:

Schedule

• Part time: 3 days per week or half days

Our offering includes

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Potential for Profit Sharing
• Employee Shopping Discounts
• Flexible work hours
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A culture of performance & accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment

Background Check Requirements:

As a condition of employment, this position may be subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions:

• Reference Check
• Employment Verifications
• Criminal Background Check
• Credit Check

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.