Job Description

Position:Office Administrator

Reports to: Human Resources & Office Coordinator and CEO

ABOUT US

At UP Vertical Farms, our mission is to become one of the largest and most sustainable indoor vertical farm producer of baby leafy greens by 2023, producing the safest, most nutritious, and best tasting salad greens. Our hands-free, high density, tech-driven vertical farm puts people and our planet first. It also supports the local economy by producing the most flavourful greens, picked at the peak of freshness, and delivered to the local market with speed and precision. Learn more about our mission at https://upverticalfarms.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Human Resources & Office Coordinator and the CEO, the Office Administrator provides a range of support to the operations at UP Vertical Farms. They will provide general administrative support by updating and creating documents, data entry, receiving and tracking invoices, answering emails and phone calls, welcoming onsite visitors, purchasing office and operational supplies, and other duties as instructed.

DUTIES

Performs day-to-day clerical activities; this includes but is not limited to:

Greeting onsite visitors by managing the entrance and visitor log
Answering and directing incoming inquiries over the phone and through email
Collecting and distributing the mail
Filing digital and physical paperwork
Maintaining a safe and tidy office environment

Manages supply inventory and purchases office supplies
Develops relationships with current clients, potential clients, contractors, and vendors
Assists with various operational and growing needs
Invoices customers and manages Accounts Payable and Receivable
Records expense and invoice payments in databases
Other duties as instructed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work independently after receiving directions
Ability to manage multiple tasks under specific timelines
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to lift up to 25lbs

QUALIFICATIONS

A background and/or education in business administration, office administration, or other related fields
1-2 years experience working in an office setting, preference may be given to candidates with construction or agricultural experience
An interest or passion in growing food sustainably
Basic accounting experience is considered an asset
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.)
B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License

WORK CONDITIONS

8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
Use of personal vehicle will be required, UP Vertical Farms provides mileage reimbursements

The health and safety of our employees, industry partners, clients, and communities is our top priority. As such, UP Vertical Farms requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Company Description

At UP Vertical Farms, our mission is to become the largest and most sustainable indoor vertical farm producer of baby leafy greens by 2023, producing the safest, most nutritious, and best tasting salad greens. Our hands-free, high density, tech-driven vertical farm puts people and our planet first. It also supports the local economy by producing the most flavourful greens, picked at the peak of freshness, and delivered to the local market with speed and precision. Learn more about our mission at https://UPVerticalFarms.com/.

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