Organization: Green Shift http://www.GreenShift.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
We are a small but well established environmental distribution company
with a diverse range of excellent clientele across the country. Our
focus is on providing only environmental products, to businesses, in
effort to leverage purchasing dollars, ensure that there is an ethical
voice inside of troubled industries and bring about change in the
marketplace.
The company operates out of an office in Toronto and a warehouse in
Mississauga. Although there are 10 people in the company, on any given
day there are only 2 to 5 people in the office where consultations,
order processing and administr
Due to a recent aquisition we are renovating and moving our office in
October this year, and we are looking to restructure by hiring an
Office Manager. This person will be expected to shadow the
founder/general manager in order to learn a lot of the business and
become a grounding force in the day to day operations. Reliability,
maturity and relevant experience are crucial as there is a lot of
variety in the day, and this person will need to have the ability to
contemplate these variables and calculate cost/benefits in order to
make smart, educated business decisions.
Specifically, we are looking for someone who has:
• Previous experience with a wholesale distribution company and
understanding of business to business relationships.
• Strong Computer Skills. Experience with Excel and Quickbooks or
other similar accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills where
friendly, clear and concise come naturally.
• Problem solving skills with ability to identify and weigh out costs
and benefits in order to make sound business decisions.
• Strong organization skills with ability to prioritize, delegate,
oversee, switch gears, take charge and manage time well.
• An eye for detail and an appreciation for care, attention and accuracy.
• Familiarity with the roads and regions in the GTA, and general
familiarity with surrounding areas.
• * Post Secondary Education and/or French Language skills would be an asset.
While the above business skills are a must, it is also important that
this person has a care and concern toward helping to make the world a
better place through environmental stewardship in order to support and
reinforce our reason for being.
General Overview of the work involved in this job:
• Overseeing all orders; ensuring accuracy and timely processing at
warehouse, monitoring & assisting with inventory, obtaining and
assessing freight rates, creating daily delivery schedule, liasing
with our driver and all staff to ensure smooth operations, handle
returns, help businesses working with us to optimize delivery rates
etc.
• Work directly with and support our part-time Bookkeeper/Accounting
Manager with processing invoices, entering payments, accounts
receivable and bank deposits.
• Learn about our products and business philosophy in order to support
and promote our vision and be a fluid part of a small business team.
Starting Salary: $40 – $47,000 (commensurate with experience) Mon –
Fri, Full Time, Permanent
*Opportunity for Advancement: Depending on experience we expect that
it will take about 1 year to really learn the job. For a bright mind
with life experience, a good business acumen and the skills and traits
listed above, this position offers a great potential for growth and a
very rewarding career.
To be considered, please submit:
1. An email with a short summary of your related qualifications (in
the body of the email), as well as a brief explanation of why you are
interested and why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.
2. Your resume detailing your previous jobs including start & end
dates, detailed duties, and reason for leaving.
…to: info@GreenShift.ca
We are sorry that we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.
Any submissions that miss step 1 will be discarded immediately.
No Phone Calls Please.