Hiring: Operations Assistant in Squamish, BC

Who We Are:

OnwardUP is an outdoor retail sales agency representing Western Canada. We are made up of passionate users and purveyors of the finest outdoor equipment. We’re about more than selling gear – our vision is a community empowered by outdoor experiences and environmental advocacy.

The Position:

We are hiring an Operations Assistant to provide in-person support for our showroom in Squamish and assist with administrative tasks. This role reports to the Operations Manager and is a permanent, part-time position (~15 hours per week). 

Office Support tasks include,

  • Shipping & receiving product, 
  • Managing samples and product inventory, 
  • Maintaining a clean & organized showroom space.

Administrative tasks include,

  • Data entry, management and reporting,
  • Sales assistance (supporting sales reps),
  • Marketing: email and social media.

The Requirements:

  • Must reside in or close to Squamish.
  • Be extremely organized and have meticulous attention for detail.
  • Have excellent communication skills, especially written.
  • Self-motivated individual who loves to take initiative.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient in Excel.
  • Experience with the following apps is an asset: Square, Salesforce, Quickbooks, Google Suite, Mailchimp, Canva
  • Elevated experience in sales, marketing, general business admin and bookkeeping are beneficial.

The Perks:

  • Opportunity for growth and evolution of the role.
  • Gear Budget.
  • Flexible schedule and a portion of hours can be worked remotely. 
  • Company culture that insists on work-life balance.

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

We are accepting applications until March 12, 2021. Only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Thank you for your interest in joining OnwardUP!