Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant 

 

Employer: Iqbal Halal Foods Inc.

 

Company Description

 

Iqbal Halal Foods is one of Toronto’s favorite Halal supermarkets. As the largest Halal retailer in Canada, we are known for our wide selection of tropical fruits and vegetables, Halal certified meat, imported dry goods and many kinds of bulk spices, nuts, and snacks. Iqbal Halal Foods provides all the staple South Asian, Middle Eastern, and traditional Western products required by the community.

 

Our supermarket's Toronto location intends to move from its current address at 2 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, ON M4H 1G9, to a larger space within the Thorncliffe neighborhood it serves. We aim to complete this relocation to our new address at 100 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1L9 by August 1, 2024. As such, the qualified candidate will need to commence work at our new location after August 1, 2024.

 

Business Address/Location of Work: 100 Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M4H 1L9

 

Nature of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

 

Hours: 30 hours per week

 

Salary: $25.00 per hour

 

Language: English

 

Job Summary:

 

The Administrative Assistant at Iqbal Halal Foods Superstore will provide comprehensive administrative support to Iqbal Halal Foods’ management and ensure the efficient operations of the supermarket. Responsibilities include managing scheduling appointments, compiling internal reports, handling correspondence, and assisting with clerical tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and exhibit strong proficiency in office software applications.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Answer phone calls, respond to emails, and forward phone and email messages to intended recipients;

• Provide general administrative support for Iqbal Halal Foods’ management and internal supermarket departments;

• Schedule appointments and meetings for Iqbal Halal Foods management;

• Attend internal meetings and record minutes;

• Record and compile store statistics and information, including product sales, wastage, revenues, profitability, and e-commerce order wait times;

• Track and maintain office inventory and order office supplies when necessary;

• Respond to basic queries, and escalate to the appropriate departments;

• Maintain and update the internal employee database for our store location; and

• Other duties as required.

 

Minimum Skills Requirement:

 

• Completion of secondary school is required;

• Completion of a one or two-year post-secondary program for administrative assistants or secretaries, OR at least two (2) years of previous work experience in a clerical position is required;

• Working knowledge and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is strongly preferred; and

• Must be responsible, organized, a team player and have good time management skills.

 

 

Please apply by email at hriqbalhalalfoods@outlook.com with resume.