Administrative Assistant

About Ascendion : Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients.

Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000 Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next. Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership.

Come, change the world with us: Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands Solve complex problems – and learn new skills Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience Experience a community of change makers Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

About the Role: Job Title: Administrative Assistant. Job Description: Responsibilities: • Support day-to-day operations to ensure the Studio runs smoothly and staff are supported. • Plan and execute studio social events and holiday celebrations in accordance with the rhythm of business (ROB) calendar to promote studio culture, values and increase employee morale. • Spearhead the Social Committee by promoting a culture of collaboration and partnership to bring social events and occasions to life. • Manage the studio swag program by keeping a pulse on inventory items, sourcing items, preparing proposals, promotion and shipping logistics. • Keep a pulse on relevant talent and employee experience trends and events to gather and provide insight for future studio needs and events. • Liaise with with external vendors, partners and across Microsoft teams to cultivate and maintain industry contacts and relationships to continually improve the studio experience. • Support the External Development manager with the creation and submission of contracts, statements of work and amendments within the procurement system. • Partner with other stakeholders on Talent & Culture projects as needed including onboarding, learning series, etc. • Ensure compliance with studio operations policies and procedures. Qualifications: • Experience in HR, operations or administrative role.

Preferred in video games or equivalent industry. • Excellent interpersonal relationship building and communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information. • Ability to prioritize work, anticipate and adapt to challenges and complete projects on time. • Strong knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and Excel and LinkedIn recruitment tools. • Strong customer service orientation, self-directed, positive outlook. • Must be adaptable and work successfully in a team environment, building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse group of contributors internally and externally. • Occasional work after core-hours and evening events. • Candidates must have the ability to lift/move up to 30 pounds. Location : Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) Salary Range: The salary for this position is between CAD 53,000- CAD 63,000 Annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [09-10 days/hours of paid time off] Want to change the world?. Let us know. Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions.

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