Top Benefits
About the role
We currently have a full-time, permanent opening for an Administrative Assistant in our Edmonton office. Reporting to the Administration and Office Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of a professional and efficient business.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing the reception desk; direct all incoming calls, interact on a professional level with staff and visitors;
- Responsible for the incoming and outgoing mail flow in the office;
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming couriers and mail by individual and department;
- Prepare broker mail including slotting, sealing, weighing, and preparing waybills;
- Run postal mail through postage machine and have ready for pick up;
- Operate a folding/sorting machine that folds and sorts materials for mailing;
- Prepare registered mail and courier packages;
- Light cleaning and stocking of lunchroom, boardrooms, and coffee bars;
- Order stationary, toners/cartridges for all office equipment and maintain office supplies;
- Various other administrative duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
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Post-secondary education in an Administrative Professional program or other relevant program is considered an asset, a combination of education and experience will be considered;
-
Recent and related administrative experience in an office and mail room setting is required;
-
Experience operating a busy reception desk and telephone system;
-
Contributes to a helpful and team-based approach to getting the job done;
-
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to relate to internal and external customers with consideration and diplomacy;
-
Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible;
-
Professional, efficient, and proactive with strong time-management and organizational skills;
-
Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an asset;
-
Guidewire knowledge would be considered an asset.
Working at Peace Hills
Along with a competitive base pay, Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work. Providing an exceptional work life balance and a collegial work environment are just two of the ways we do this.
If you are interested in this great opportunity to build a career, submit your resume to Peace Hills Insurance at hr@phgic.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
About Peace Hills Insurance
Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982. Our head office is located in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia. We currently employ over 200 staff, who work with over 478 independent broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.
Our organization was founded in a unique situation and we continue to be a one-of-a kind insurance company. We are proudly owned by Samson Cree Nation, who were looking for a new venture in which to invest their oil and gas royalties in the early ‘80's. It just so happened that an insurance company was available for purchase and the rest is the beginning of our rich history.
Our mission statement as a company is to be a unique insurance company that truly cares. We are committed to embodying this statement through every channel of our business, and as such, committed to best serving the communities in which we operate. We feel this is best met by continuing to distribute our product through the Independent Brokerage System.
We are also committed to providing exceptional claims service when it is needed. Our Claims Department is dedicated to providing courteous and efficient service for our clients, and to be fair, reasonable and flexible.
A Western Canadian company designed for Western Canadians, our competitive products and exceptional service more than match up to our competitors, and we would love to have the chance to show you!
Top Benefits
About the role
We currently have a full-time, permanent opening for an Administrative Assistant in our Edmonton office. Reporting to the Administration and Office Manager, the successful candidate will contribute to the achievement of a professional and efficient business.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with managing the reception desk; direct all incoming calls, interact on a professional level with staff and visitors;
- Responsible for the incoming and outgoing mail flow in the office;
- Open, sort, and distribute incoming couriers and mail by individual and department;
- Prepare broker mail including slotting, sealing, weighing, and preparing waybills;
- Run postal mail through postage machine and have ready for pick up;
- Operate a folding/sorting machine that folds and sorts materials for mailing;
- Prepare registered mail and courier packages;
- Light cleaning and stocking of lunchroom, boardrooms, and coffee bars;
- Order stationary, toners/cartridges for all office equipment and maintain office supplies;
- Various other administrative duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
-
Post-secondary education in an Administrative Professional program or other relevant program is considered an asset, a combination of education and experience will be considered;
-
Recent and related administrative experience in an office and mail room setting is required;
-
Experience operating a busy reception desk and telephone system;
-
Contributes to a helpful and team-based approach to getting the job done;
-
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to relate to internal and external customers with consideration and diplomacy;
-
Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible;
-
Professional, efficient, and proactive with strong time-management and organizational skills;
-
Knowledge of the insurance industry would be an asset;
-
Guidewire knowledge would be considered an asset.
Working at Peace Hills
Along with a competitive base pay, Peace Hills understands that by reducing work-life struggles, individuals can enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work. Providing an exceptional work life balance and a collegial work environment are just two of the ways we do this.
If you are interested in this great opportunity to build a career, submit your resume to Peace Hills Insurance at hr@phgic.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
About Peace Hills Insurance
Peace Hills General Insurance Company has been serving Western Canada since 1982. Our head office is located in Edmonton, Alberta, with branch offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia. We currently employ over 200 staff, who work with over 478 independent broker offices across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory.
Our organization was founded in a unique situation and we continue to be a one-of-a kind insurance company. We are proudly owned by Samson Cree Nation, who were looking for a new venture in which to invest their oil and gas royalties in the early ‘80's. It just so happened that an insurance company was available for purchase and the rest is the beginning of our rich history.
Our mission statement as a company is to be a unique insurance company that truly cares. We are committed to embodying this statement through every channel of our business, and as such, committed to best serving the communities in which we operate. We feel this is best met by continuing to distribute our product through the Independent Brokerage System.
We are also committed to providing exceptional claims service when it is needed. Our Claims Department is dedicated to providing courteous and efficient service for our clients, and to be fair, reasonable and flexible.
A Western Canadian company designed for Western Canadians, our competitive products and exceptional service more than match up to our competitors, and we would love to have the chance to show you!