Administrative Assistant

About Dare Foods Limited

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office is in Cambridge Ontario. We have been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

About the job

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Administrative Assistant to join our production team in Ste-Martine. In this unique place, you will be responsible for welcoming visitors while serving the various departments of our establishment. The incumbent will report to the Plant Manager. The work will be done in a fast paced environment with experienced and passionate team members with the goal of driving profitable economic growth and meeting our "Best Choice" promise.

Role and Responsibilities

• Welcoming visitors and answering phone calls
• Data entry into various computer software (Excel, SAP, Word)
• Writing and creation of documents (table, statistics, presentation…)
• Management of the purchase of office equipment and uniforms for staff
• Logistics and preparation for special activities
• Support the various plant departments for projects and monitoring (human resources, health and safety, planning, production, cost price and quality control).

Qualifications

• Be able to take initiative
• Have good interpersonal skills and Customer Service skills
• Have post-secondary education
• Must be bilingual (French and English).
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Experience in finance/accounting skills will be considered an asset

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by November 19, 2021 quoting the appropriate position title to hrresumes@darefoods.com (.txt, .doc or .pdf formats)

Thank you for your interest in Dare Foods Ltd. and the opportunity to review your resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No follow up inquiries or agencies at this time please.




Dare Foods Limited is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.