Operations Administrator

Operations Administrator 

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position. 

Parrish & Heimbecker

Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as an Operations Administrator based in Virden, Manitoba. 

Work and grow with a family-owned company. 

Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 115 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better. 

With over 80 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.

Benefits

Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

• Learning and Development Programs
• Extended Health & Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Company Events

Your Role

As Operations Administrator, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the overall operation of the facility’s office through daily administrative tasks. Reporting to the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will also be the first point of contact for producer/customer calls and will redirect inquiries to the appropriate resource or Manager when needed. 

Day to Day

• Perform general administrative tasks to support office operations
• Provide exceptional customer service in person, by phone, and at the reception desk
• Maintain filing for all documentation per auditing standards
• Assist with safety/HACCP documentation
• Assist with operational duties including but not limited to movement and sampling of grain, monitoring grain quality shipment and other processes involved in the operations of the grain facility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, agriculture or equivalent experience in an administrative or similar role
• Exceptional customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work some weekends and overtime hours as required
• Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools
• Knowledge or experience in the agricultural industry is an asset

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.