The Opportunity

Manage the office and administrative responsibilities for the northeast Washington and Idaho operations for Manulife Forest Management (MFM).  MFM is a steward of timberland investments, managing properties for timber harvesting.  The position is based out the office in Colville, WA.

Scope:

The northeast Washington and Idaho areas combined total 364,000 acres and 14 staff

Required office management and administrative work with skills in the latest technologies including Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word

Supports stewardship of people and the environment.

Stakeholder relations

Specific Duties:

Oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring a productive and efficient work environment, including: contract preparation, invoice processing, managing records

Manage inventories of field forestry supplies and office supplies

Coordinate facilities security and maintenance

Implement office policies and procedures

Field calls and manage shared office email account to respond to inquiries from the public, internal staff and other stakeholders

Provide support to land management activities, stewardship programs, safety teams, acquisitions and dispositions teams, portfolio management and client services group, etc.

Liaise with accounting and finance departments to ensure accurate financial records and policy compliance

Provide administrative support to managers, including scheduling and organizing meetings and preparing reports

Other duties as assigned by the Area Manager or Region Manager

What are we looking for

Working knowledge of Microsoft software suite (includes Outlook/email or something similar)

Demonstrates strong organizational skills

Team player - able to understand and work with different personalities

Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills

An associate or bachelor’s degree in business or other applicable field is desirable, but not required

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Primary Location

Colville, Washington

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$43,800.00 USD - $73,000.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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