Our Culture
I couldn’t ask for a better work-family than the one I have at KMBR. The firm is fun, flexible, and always collaborative. I’ve always felt supported here at KMBR; working with a team that supports one another throughout our busy schedules is critical to maintaining a healthy work/life balance. KMBR provides a relaxed and supportive environment and continually promotes personal growth.
Georgia FisherAssociate
Current Openings
Job Description
Our boutique architecture firm is looking for a receptionist/admin to join our team. The ideal candidate is a social and creative person who will assist in creating a fun, innovative workplace. From our office in the heart of Gastown, close to Skytrain and public transit, we offer a competitive salary and benefit plan, company-paid social functions, room to grow and develop your skills, and you can also bring your dog.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Our office administrator supports our 25+ staff and helps make the office fun! This individual needs to be an enthusiastic team player who contributes to our professional and social work environment. This position requires in-office attendance; 7.5 hour per day (9 am – 5 pm with 30-minute lunch break), Monday-Friday.
Required Skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answer phone calls and redirect them appropriately.
- Undertake receptionist duties; greeting visitors, receiving/dispatching couriers, sorting packages and mail.
- Prepare and disseminate correspondence, memos and forms; typing, copying, scanning, etc.
- File and update contact information of clients, suppliers, and consultants.
- Support the Principals with typing and layout of architectural reports, marketing materials and simple accounting tasks.
- Assist with the preparation of client contracts, as directed by the Principal.
- Check frequently the levels of office and kitchen supplies and order appropriately to keep our team running efficiently.
- Assist with organizing event including client appreciation, holiday parties, lunch & learn seminars, charity fundraisers, and Friday socials.
- Assist Marketing activities as needed.
- Liaise with subconsultants and assemble proposals.
REQUIREMENTS
We foster a workplace that’s inclusive and diverse. The right candidate will have:
- 5+ years of work experience in an office environment.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- High multi-tasking and time management capability.
- Integrity, reliability and professionalism; confidentiality and punctuality are very important in this position.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Teams.
- Experience with data entry, accounting, invoicing, Accounts Receivable /Accounts Payable, and PowerPoint are assets.
- Graphic design an asset (InDesign or similar).
- Experience with LinkedIn, Instagram and other online platforms are an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Extended health care
Salary Range: $40,000-$70,000 (depending on experience)
If you are interested in joining our team and working with a passionate group of designers, please send your resume to careers@kmbr.com
We pride ourselves on supporting the long-term aspirations of our employees and creating a fun, innovative workplace.
From our office in the heart of Gastown, we provide employees with a competitive salary and benefit plan, flex time, professional development benefit, company-paid social functions, and you can also bring your dog.
At KMBR, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity employment and believe that our strength lies in the unique talents and perspectives of our team members.
KMBR gives priority to direct applicants rather than through a recruiter.
