Office Manager (6 Month Contract)

Organizer-In-Chief: You can juggle a million things at once, but always know which one to tackle first. You thrive on managing the logistics of an ever-evolving, fast-paced, scaling business – and your track record proves you’re great at it! Your people skills are impeccable. Your budgeting is precise. And know what teammates need before they do! If that sounds like you, you might be the perfect fit to cover our Office Manager’s maternity leave.

This job might be for you if you’ve got…

• A resume that proves you’re more organized than Marie Kondo. In this role, you’ll wear a lot of hats—and love it. One morning, you might be working with vendors to keep the office stocked. By lunch, you’re organizing a team gathering (we do enjoy those), and in the afternoon, you’re arranging an anniversary gift for one of your coworkers. In short, you’ll need a resume that proves you’ve got the chops to manage a busy office.
• An obsession with details. Chairs, desks,  office supplies—you’ll keep tabs on every item with flawless accuracy. Up-to-date, organized inventory documentation is second nature to you, and you don’t let a single detail slip through the cracks.
• You may not be a logistics specialist, but you’ve got the experience to handle it all—snail mail, quality checks, domestic and international shipping. Need to ship a laptop to a new designer in Costa Rica? No problem. Arranging anniversary flowers for a Bone Health Consultant in Nova Scotia? Done. And at Holidaytime, every coworker—from Victoria to Valencia—will get their gifts on time.
• A people-centered approach. You’ll be the heart of onboarding, handling everything from desk setups and equipment prep to organizing documents and tracking each step. Team lunches, birthday gifts, sympathy flowers—these thoughtful touches will be under your care, making sure our team feels valued and supported every day. So if your resume can demonstrate your proficiency in these areas––that’ll be a huge plus. 
• A flair for event assistance. From picking up supplies to making sure events go off without a hitch, you’re the go-to for any last-minute needs, whether it’s grabbing the cake or setting up the drinks.
  

Now, time to be honest: is this really you? If you’re nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can’t wait to meet you.

Other Qualities You’ll Need

At AlgaeCal we’re going to insist that you have these 3 qualities:

• You’re humble, you put the team and others’ needs ahead of your own
• You’re hungry to learn more
• You’re people smart, in the sense that you’re a great teammate

What Will You Earn? 

We believe in rewarding top talent. Let’s talk about salary once we’ve had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we’re generous and offer above-market pay for the right person. If you bring the skills and experience, we’ll make sure the compensation reflects that.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

• Monthly team events and activities
• Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use
• Weekly team lunches
• Casual dress code
• Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain

And above all, you’ll join a team that you’ll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us. Yes, we work extremely hard to change as many people’s lives as possible. But we know how to have fun and reward ourselves too.

How To Apply

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don’t come along often, and we’ve got a lot to offer our successful applicant. So, to make sure our future Office Manager (6 Month Contract) is the real-deal, will be a great fit, and will thrive at AlgaeCal, we ask a little more than your run-of-the-mill job application:

If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:

1. Why are you the best Office Manager for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
2. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values. Read them here:
3. What's the toughest challenge you’ve ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
4. What are the last three books you’ve read?
5. What do you do for fun?

2. Explain what you’re doing now for a job:

1.  If you don’t have one, explain why.
2.  If you have one, explain why you’re looking elsewhere.

3. Upload your cover letter and resume

1. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it’s our way of selecting the best--and your way of ensuring your AlgaeCal teammates are tops.

Click the “Apply Now” button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

***Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!***

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.