Office Manager
Zero Point Cryogenics · California, United States · 3 mo ago
Administrative$70k–$80k/yrFull-time
Who We are Looking for
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.
What Will You Do
- Office Operations, Facilities & Reception:
- Oversee daily office operations to ensure a functional, organized, and professional workplace
- Manage reception responsibilities including greeting visitors and maintaining front desk coverage
- Cook incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, and deliveries
- Manage office supplies, kitchen stock, equipment, and general service requests
- Cook third-party vendors including cleaning and facility service providers
- Act as primary liaison with building management for maintenance and operational needs
- Maintain office access systems, keys, visitor logs, and security coordination (Telus system)
- Cook preventative maintenance and ensure timely resolution of facility issues
- Identify and resolve operational disruptions before they impact the workplace
- Administrative & Executive Support:
- Provide administrative and logistical support to leadership and operational teams
- Cook travel arrangements, scheduling, meetings, catering, and office hospitality
- Manage NDAs and general administrative documentation with accuracy and discretion
- Support ad hoc operational requests across departments in a fast-paced environment
- Triage incoming requests and ensure appropriate prioritization and follow-up
- Ensure meeting rooms and logistics are fully prepared in advance
- Events & Office Coordination:
- Support planning and coordination of internal meetings and office activities
- Manage logistics including scheduling, room setup, catering, and vendor coordination
- Support execution of office-based events and visitor experiences
- Contribute to a well-organized, professional, and welcoming office environment
- Operational Effectiveness & Continuity:
- Act as a central coordination point for office-related inquiries
- Identify inefficiencies in office operations and recommend practical improvements
- Maintain continuity of office systems, vendor relationships, and administrative workflows
- Document key operational knowledge including facilities, vendors, and office processes
- Ensure operational continuity during periods of change or increased demand
- Proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations
What Will You Bring
- Strong sense of ownership over office operations and workplace functionality
- Ability to maintain structure and calm in a fast-moving environment
- Confidence in anticipating and resolving operational issues proactively
- Strong judgment in prioritizing competing demands
- Reliability and consistency in execution
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support across teams
- Accountability for your work and commitment to continuous improvement
- Respect for shared spaces and operational discipline
- Curiosity, adaptability, and pride in enabling organizational success
Nice to Have / Considered an Asset
- Experience working in a technical, engineering, or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with managing office systems in a scale-up or high-growth organization
- Exposure to vendor contract management or procurement coordination
- Experience managing reception/front desk operations in a corporate or technical setting
- Comfort working with facility systems, security access tools, or building management portals
- Experience improving or streamlining office processes and workflows
- Ability to lift up 50lbs
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual salary: $70,000 – $80,000 CAD
- Benefits:
- 100% employer-paid group benefits, including:
- Health and dental
- $750 annual Health Care Spending Account
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Paid statutory holidays
- Employee-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits