Office Administrator

Happiness Coordinator: If organizing, streamlining, and making life easier for others is your superpower, read on. AlgaeCal is hunting for an Office Administrator who's ready to handle the details that keep our team thriving.

You'll be the go-to person for...well...everything in our busy office. You may be negotiating with suppliers one day and organizing a team lunch the next. You'll be keeping track of company assets - ensuring your teammates have the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time. All while keeping a watchful eye over EVERY aspect of our office.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to chat! AlgaeCal is looking for a standout Office Administrator to help us build an extraordinary, aligned, values-driven team.

This job will give you ALL the feels:

At AlgaeCal, we're driven by a single idea. To end the fear of bone loss. In the United States, an estimated 54 million people have low bone density.

The good news? AlgaeCal has the world's only clinically-backed natural solution to this problem. We give hope to everyone worried about bone loss. If that excites you, you'll find no better place to continue your career than at AlgaeCal.

You'll love it here:

1. You'll be working with a great team. The People and Culture team at AlgaeCal knows what it takes to build an amazing workplace. They've hired more top talent than Stephen Spielberg. Best of all? They're approachable, funny, and genuinely care about every team member's growth.
2. You'll use your powers for good. This isn't one of those HR roles that drains you with endless paperwork. Quite the opposite! You'll be supporting initiatives that make a real difference—building a workplace that champions health, happiness, and balance.
3. You won't be micromanaged. We'll set you up with clear KPIs and clear expectations—then give you the space to do what you do best.
4. We believe in work-life balance. We enjoy our life—and we want you to enjoy yours, too.

This job might be for you if you've got...

1. A resume that proves you're more organized than Marie Kondo. In this role, you'll wear a lot of hats—and love it.
2. An obsession with details. Laptops, monitors, office supplies—you'll keep tabs on every item with flawless accuracy.
3. Logistics experience. Snail mail, product inventory, quality checks, domestic and international shipping—you're ready to handle it all with ease and efficiency.
4. A people-centered approach. You'll be the heart of onboarding, handling everything from desk setups and equipment prep to organizing documents and tracking each step.
5. A flair for event assistance. From picking up supplies to making sure events go off without a hitch, you're the go-to for any last-minute needs.
6. An eye for top talent. You'll be managing cover letter reviews, coordinating headhunting logistics, and handling candidate communication with ease.

Now, time to be honest: is this really you? If you're nodding your head and feeling that flutter of excitement, then we can't wait to meet you.

Other Qualities You'll Need:

1. You're humble--you put the team and others' needs ahead of your own.
2. You're hungry to learn more.
3. You're people smart--in the sense that you're a great teammate.

What Will You Earn?

We believe in rewarding top talent. Let's talk about salary once we've had the chance to get to know you better. Rest assured, we're generous and offer above-market pay for the right person.

You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

1. A generous healthcare package.
2. Monthly team events and activities.
3. Flexible Stat Holidays with the option to bank days for later use.
4. Weekly team lunches.
5. Casual dress code.
6. Incredible dog friendly, Yaletown office one block from SkyTrain.

And above all, you'll join a team that you'll never want to leave. Culture is everything to us.

How To Apply

So, do you have what it takes to become the next member of team AlgaeCal?

Job opportunities like this don't come along often, and we've got a lot to offer our successful applicant. If this sounds like a position for you, please respond to this advertisement with your resume and cover letter. Please, read carefully:

1. Write a cover letter addressing:
2. Why are you the best Office Administrator for this role? Give quantifiable examples of related achievements.
3. Describe why you fit perfectly with our values.
4. What's the toughest challenge you've ever overcome in your life? How did you overcome it?
5. What are the last three books you've read?
6. What do you do for fun?
7. Explain what you're doing now for a job:
8. If you don't have one, explain why.
9. If you have one, explain why you're looking elsewhere.
10. Upload your cover letter and resume.
11. Ensure that your cover letter and resume are saved and sent as one file.

Yes, our hiring process is challenging, but it's our way of selecting the best.

Click the "Apply Now" button on this page and upload your cover letter and resume.

Note: Please include your cover letter WITH your resume in one document. Applications without a cover letter will not be read!

We are looking to hire as soon as we find the right person, so act quickly and you can also expect a prompt response.