Administrative Assistant – B.G. Self Loading Ltd.
Vanderhoof, BC
$25–$38 per hour (commensurate with experience) – Full-time
Overview
B.G. Selfloading Ltd. is a full-phase independent logging company headquartered in Vanderhoof, British Columbia. We specialize in custom logging services for a variety of clients throughout the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James forest districts. Our reputation for exceptional customer service is built on a consistent commitment to honesty, efficiency, and safety.
Our organization is guided by the following core values:
Loyalty – We value team members committed to our vision and stand by our people through challenges while investing in long-term careers.
Integrity – Honesty is the foundation of trust in everything we do.
Productivity – We deliver high-quality, safety-conscious work that drives success.
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our office operations and field teams. This role is critical for keeping our administrative systems running smoothly in a fast-paced forestry environment.
Position Summary
- Location: Vanderhoof, BC (in-person)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (standard office hours with some flexibility during peak seasons)
- Benefits: Extended health care, dental care, vision care, RRSP matching, on-site parking
Key Responsibilities
- Process time sheets, review for anomalies, and enter
- Handle fuel & site-specific cost tracking
- Check and verify invoices, perform price checking on parts/supplies, and support procurement
- Manage document preparation, filing (physical and digital), record keeping, and SiteDocs administration
- Support onboarding of new employees, maintain employee records, benefits, insurance, and training/certification tracking (including FW, TDG courses)
- Monitor office email, draft correspondence, and follow up on meetings
- Organize operational information and other documents into project folders
- Build and maintain forms, procedures, and inventory lists
- Coordinate events, manage promotional items, and digital accounts as needed
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping across all administrative functions
Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge
- Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate)
- Completion of the Applied Business Technology Program or Administrative Assistant Certificate (or equivalent) an asset
- Valid BC Driver’s Licence – Class 5
Experience
- 2–3 years of relevant office or administrative experience (forestry, logging, or contracting industry is a strong asset)
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to use courtesy, tact, and discretion when dealing with requests, complaints, or clarification of information
- Self-motivated, self-directed, and flexible with strong organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work as a team member to manage office workload and streamline procedures
- Good understanding of Business English, spelling, and punctuation
- Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information
- Demonstrated proficiency with communication technology, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Reliable, professional, and aligned with our core values of Loyalty, Integrity, and Productivity
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced environment during peak operating seasons
- Team-oriented role supporting both office and field operations
If this sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Administrative Assistant : 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
