Office Administrator

Overview

Salary: $40,000 to $45,000 per year

JD Sports is a sports-fashion retail company with the incentive to inspire the emerging generation of globally minded consumers through a connection to the universal culture of sport, music and fashion. Established in 1981, the JD Group is a leading global omnichannel retailer of Sports, Fashion, and Outdoor brands. With our retail stores expanding and evolving throughout Canada, the Group is continuously finding and developing talent that adds to the inclusive and diverse work culture.

Our commitment to showcasing brands in a premium environment and stores remains a key part of the JD strategy.

• Greet all clients and visitors, both in person and over the phone.
• Organize travel arrangements using our travel platform Melon; manage travel budget, book flights, organize accommodation, and prepare itineraries as required.
• Act as a first point of contact for all corporate office related enquiries; liaise with external vendors including property, security, and cleaning services.
• Maintain office inventory with necessary equipment and supplies; ensure areas throughout the office are well-stocked and well-maintained; manage purchases or repairs as necessary.
• Regularly handle confidential material and information with discretion.
• Ensure the tidiness of the office setting (common areas, meeting rooms, and kitchen facilities) to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Be the spokesperson for all general communication in the office.
• Oversee and manage other office services (e.g., corporate phones, travel apartment, etc.).
• Broader administrative duties as required.

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Highly organized and resourceful, with effective time management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work and adapt in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Solid work ethic with a willingness to get things done, give extra effort, and be flexible to the needs of a growing business.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and networks with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using and troubleshooting online technology including videoconferencing and audiovisual systems.
• Ability to be in office 5 days a week is mandatory.

• Advantages – Includes medical, optical, and dental
• Paid time off – Includes vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Store discount – Includes staff discount, family & friends discount
• Kitchen/lunchroom area – In-house kitchen with snacks, stove, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, and coffee machine
• Travel perks – Exclusive hotel deals in major cities (Vancouver, Toronto, NYC, Los Angeles)