Administrative Assistant

Milton, Nova Scotia Timm Enterprises Ltd.

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Attention to detail, optimism, and teamwork.  Do these traits describe you and your outlook on life? If so, we’re looking for you!  We’re Timm Enterprises ( , and we’re a North America wide wholesaler of supplies and equipment for the horticulture industry. Our products help make the world more beautiful, one tree at a time.  We are currently looking for an administrative assistant – someone who has the ability to keep the office running flawlessly. Someone who can wear many hats to help the whole business succeed.  If you’re looking for the chance to have a real impact on a great company, we want to hear from you.  Administrative Assistant  In this role you will be one of the pillars that supports our smooth operation. From office services to invoicing to inventory management, you will help ensure that our office continues to function on a day-to-day basis.  Specifically, we’ll be asking you whether you’ve had these experiences:  * Excellent computer skills - you’ll need a strong background in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. * Experience doing a people-centric job like customer service. This role supports the whole business, so we need you to have a friendly, outgoing personality when answering the phone, and be excited about talking to and supporting co-workers. * Experience in an administrative/bookkeeping role. This position is all about the details - you take great pride in your work, take initiative, and understand that even the smallest tasks contribute to the success of the entire company.  And these qualities:  * You’re a fantastic communicator, with natural empathy and optimism * You have terrific organizational skills and follow-through, and a dedication to excellence and accuracy * You’re a fast learner, able to pick up new concepts, ideas, and processes with ease * You are a self-starter, solution-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple requests * You possess the ability to work well independently, and as a member of a team  We would also love for you to have strong math skills, and be a highly accurate proofreader.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a career in a close knit atmosphere.  Working @ Timm Enterprises  This is a full-time permanent position, working out of our open-concept office in a beautiful setting outside of Milton. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with some flexibility in days/hours in our off-seasons (summer and winter) if desired. Our location is conveniently located, but you will need your own reliable transportation to get here every day.  We are offering a starting wage of $23 - $26 per hour, as well as a benefit package. We’re also a dog friendly office – in fact, we have our very own office dog, so you need to be comfortable around canines.  We’re an independent, family-owned business with a long track record of success. We’ve been in business for 63 years, and plan to be around for many years to come. We want someone who is going to stay with us, and who will be an integral part of company success.  Qualifications  * Experience working in a small office ** Experience in a role requiring basic bookkeeping skills eg. AR, invoicing, monthly sales reports ** Experience in a customer service role, or in a role where you helped customers over the phone ** Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word) ** Strong math skills (be able to figure out an invoice, including discounts and tax rates, using a calculator) ** Highly organized with capacity for attention to detail ** Very high level of accuracy in all work, with excellent proof-reading skills  How to Apply  Our online application will give you the option to apply to this role as a complete person – not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll receive an email inviting you to log in and view your assessment results.  We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application.  We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.

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Administrative and Gardening Support

Milton, Nova Scotia MHMI

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Administrative & Gardening Support - Hybrid

About the Role:
Sakura Gardens is seeking a dynamic, hands-on team member to join us in a unique hybrid role that blends office administration with hands-in-the-soil gardening support. If you're someone who enjoys switching between the desk and the outdoors—and thrives in a well-organized environment—you might be the perfect fit.

This is a full-time position that will shift to part-time hours at the beginning of December with a break from approximately December 15 to January 7. During the winter months, all part-time work would be conducted in-office only.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

  • Coordinate daily office operations to keep everything running smoothly.
  • The admin role should also include helping with receipts and running reports in Quickbooks, so some basic bookkeeping experience
  • Maintain organized filing systems and help optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Act as the communication bridge between office staff and field teams.
  • Take and distribute meeting notes to ensure everyone stays aligned.
  • Keep accurate employee and project records.
  • Support post-project documentation, material tracking, and inventory management.
  • Assist with recruiting: post jobs, screen applications, and schedule interviews.
  • Support onboarding of new team members, ensuring all paperwork and training steps are complete.
  • Maintain HR records including certifications and performance evaluations.

Gardening & Field Support

  • Assist with garden care: weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and perennial maintenance.
  • Operate small landscaping tools like backpack blowers and hedge trimmers.
  • Help plant and care for trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.
  • Support garden installation: site prep, digging, planting, and mulching.

Qualifications:

Education

  • High school diploma required.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is a plus.

Experience & Skills

  • At least 2 years of administrative or office management experience, ideally in landscaping or a service-based industry.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong multitasking, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Why Join Us?
At Sakura Gardens, we’re a close-knit team that values versatility, attention to detail, and a shared love for beautiful outdoor spaces. This is a great opportunity to grow with a company that appreciates both administrative expertise and a hands-on approach to landscaping.

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