Join Our Team in Nakusp, BC!
We are now accepting applications for an Office Assistant , Auxiliary
Who we are:
At WaterBridge, we believe that people are the core of our business. We are proud to offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries and excellent benefits. When you are a member of the WaterBridge Ferries team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued. We offer a worksite in one of the prettiest areas in the country to live and work. If you are an avid outdoor person you can ski, sled, bike and hike in some of the best natural areas in British Columbia.
WaterBridge Ferries is a private-owned ferry operator company based in Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada. As contractors to the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, we are responsible for the safe ferry passage of people in the communities surrounding the Arrow Lakes in BC. Our ferry crews are Transport Canada trained and certified. We pride ourselves on the impact we make on the local economies in which we operate.
Who you are:
You are a valued support member of any team you join. Through your exceptional administrative skills and advanced conceptual thinking, you are not afraid to make suggestions to drive continuous improvement of systems and processes.
You are known as innovative and flexible in your approach to getting things done. You work well under pressure and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same. You wear your badge of support with honour and understand that teamwork matters.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Office Administrator you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the management team while assisting in general office duties. Duties range from daily business correspondence to more advanced reporting using MS Office Suite and internal software systems.
Key Accountabilities:
- Create business correspondence and other ad hoc reports as requested by management
- Sort and distribute mail and courier shipments
- Maintain in-house share point information systems
- Allocation, inventory and distribution of clothing and other consumables
- Maintain filing systems for accounts payable (both paper & paperless)
- Maintain new and existing vendor information, including preparation of new vendor credit applications
- Responsible for maintaining and replenishing general office supplies
- Be available to backfill vacation and ad hoc days for other office administrators
- Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Must be proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and web interface. Note: a competency exam will be required at time of interview
- Must be proficient in typing. Note: a competency exam will be required at time of interview
- Interact in person and by phone with the public in a tactful and courteous manner on matters concerning the ferry operations
- A team player with an approachable demeanor
- Good written and oral communication skills are a must
- Business writing and communication skills must be at a high level
Hours of Work
- This position is auxiliary requiring flexible hours and days; no weekends. Actual days of work TBD.
- Must be available for short notice call-out.
- Training schedule will be full-time hours M-F for 10 days to start.
- Office hours are Monday- Friday 08:00 - 4:00pm. We are a scent sensitive workspace.
The position is open from May 27- June 10,2026
Pay: From $34.98 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
