Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Department Assistant.
About the team:
The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab leads research in distributed data systems, aiming to develop next-generation cloud serverless products that encompass core infrastructure and databases. This lab addresses various data challenges, including cloud-native disaggregated databases, pay-by-query user models, and optimizing low-level data transfers via RDMA. Teams within this lab create advanced cloud serverless data infrastructure and implement cutting-edge networking technologies for Huawei's global AI infrastructure.
About the job:
Provide direct administrative and office management support to director and managers of the department as directed
Prepare travel schedules, book travel arrangements, and make reservations for senior management and employees
Coordinate logistics of team programs including meetings, seminars, workshops, special projects, and events (including awards, celebrations and social events)
Minute taking and tracking meeting resolutions
Basic system and document management for procurement projects
Complete expense reports, pay invoices and other related duties
Present a positive and professional image of the office to all visitors, suppliers, inquiries, and other persons
Some personal assistant duties as required (lunches, errands)
Other duties shall be assigned as required
The total target annual compensation (based on 2,080 hours per year) ranges from $48,000 to $94,000 depending on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.
About the ideal candidate:
Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, or relevant discipline
Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices
Fast learner and keen attention to details
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
Resourceful and flexible
Strong English communication skills
Strong organizational skills, time management skills and ability to schedule duties/projects (multi-task)
Desire to contribute to a team environment
Additional Information:
Huawei Canada is committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
All applications for this position are reviewed directly by our hiring team, we do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select candidates.
Skills Required
- Post-Secondary Diploma in Business Administration or relevant discipline
- Strong knowledge of office procedures and practices
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong English communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
What We Do
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We are committed to bringing digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. We have approximately 197,000 employees and we operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. In Canada, Huawei conducts innovative and leading edge research in 5G technologies, along with advanced development of emerging cloud, device and network technologies & services. While our renowned Canada Research Centre in the thriving technology landscape of Ottawa, Ontario continues to grow rapidly in size and strategic product initiatives, additional presence has also been established across Canada with R&D facilities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Waterloo, Markham, Montreal, and a R&D office in Quebec City.
