Office Manager

Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader?

Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak? Do you have strong attention to detail?

If so, this role may be for you!

The details of this role that will help you decide if it’s the right move for you…
Location: Toronto, ON
Duration: 6 months (Possibility of Extension)
Global opportunities for professional growth and development

Advantages
- 6 month contract with strong potential to be extended
- Competitive payrate
- 3 day work week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)




Responsibilities
Serve as the go-to point of contact for all office operations and liaise with the building landlord.
Ensure on-site meeting spaces are equipped and technically supported, with all AV systems fully operational.
Oversee general upkeep of the office, including inventory of supplies, equipment servicing, and ongoing maintenance.
Coordinate logistics for incoming and outgoing mail, and host visitors with professionalism and warmth.
Uphold Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and practices in the workplace.
Provide direct support to the Canadian leadership team in scheduling standing meetings, organizing off-sites, and facilitating ad hoc coordination.
Support internal team events and reservations, ensuring thoughtful logistical planning and execution.
Collaborate with global procurement to onboard and manage vendors and suppliers.
Track contract timelines, obtain signatures, and follow through on invoicing and payment workflows.
Maintain lobby visitor logs and digital registries in accordance with compliance requirements.
Lead the onboarding and administrative training of new team members.


Qualifications
Previous experience in office management or administrative coordination, preferably in a corporate or life sciences environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration tools.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Summary
If you are interested in the role, please apply online at www.randstad.ca. Qualified candidates will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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