HR & Office Administrator

WHY JOIN CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT?

Critical Environment Technologies (CET) is a leader in the design, manufacture & servicing of gas detection and indoor air quality systems. Our mission 'Safer Air Everywhere' has never been more important and drives our world-class team to do amazing work. Our products can be found in all US States & Canadian Provinces and in more than 20 countries globally. Our devices are installed in commercial HVAC, institutional, municipal, and industrial applications including parking facilities, refrigeration plants, commercial swimming pools, water purification plants, arenas, wineries, breweries, wastewater treatment plans & cannabis production facilities. Ongoing R&D ensures that CET’s equipment is at the leading edge of a quickly evolving space and that we have a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, safety, and environmental protection.  

Our small, collaborative team is passionate about our mission. Our culture is shaped by five simple values: staying curious, giving a sh*t about our work and each other, getting things done, maintaining a positive attitude, and acting with integrity. That means asking questions, learning continuously, showing up for our teammates and customers, and following through on what we start. We take our work seriously, but we also believe a respectful, supportive environment is what allows great work to happen. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

We are looking for a HR & Office Administrator to join our team in Delta, BC from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday.  

In this role, you will be the operational backbone of the employee experience, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes across People Operations, recruitment coordination, and workplace support. 

From payroll, benefits, and HR administration to candidate experience, onboarding, office operations, and vendor coordination, you create a seamless, organized, and welcoming experience for employees and candidates alike.  

Acting as a key connector between teams, vendors, finance, and employees, you manage details proactively while building trust through accuracy, consistency, and care in every interaction. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

Owning the People Operations Backbone 

• Owning semi-monthly payroll (ensuring accuracy and timeliness) and managing group benefits (enrollment, changes, renewals)  

• Maintaining HR administration (offers, TD1s, direct deposit, employee records)  

• Ensuring compliance with BC Employment Standards (ROEs, WCB)  

• Tracking vacation, sick time, and statutory holidays  

• Acting as the first point of contact for employee inquiries (pay, benefits, time off)  
  

Driving People Experience & Workplace Culture 

• Coordinating team events, lunches, and celebrations  

• Managing office operations (supplies, vendors, facilities) and acting as the primary contact for workplace and building needs  

• Maintaining an organized, welcoming, and productive office environment  

Keeping Operations Running Smoothly 

• Managing company credit cards, receipts, and reconciliations  

• Tracking and processing vendor invoices and approvals, as well as verifying vendor banking changes  

• Coordinating mail, couriers, utilities, and office logistics  

• Supporting leadership with ad hoc operational projects 

Supporting Talent & Hiring Operations 

• Supporting recruitment for junior/admin roles (postings, scheduling, communication, initial phone screens)  

• Managing candidate pipelines in our ATS (BambooHR) and partnering with external recruiters on specialized roles  

• Coordinating onboarding to ensure a smooth day-one experience 

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES YOU WILL BRING: 

• 3–5 years in an office administration, HR administrator, or operations coordinator role — ideally in a company of 20–100 employees where you've had to be a true generalist 

• Canadian payroll knowledge: experience processing payroll using ADP, Ceridian Dayforce, Humi, or similar; comfortable with source deductions, ROEs, and T4 preparation 

• Familiarity with BC employment standards: vacation pay, statutory holidays, and termination requirements 

• Comfortable with business software: proficient in Excel and Microsoft 365; experience with BambooHR or a similar HRIS/ATS is an asset; quick to learn the company's payroll and HR platforms 

• You are warm, professional and discreet: you handle sensitive employee questions with care and confidentiality 

• You are highly organized with strong follow-through: you manage multiple recurring deadlines — payroll, WCB, benefits renewals — without dropping anything 

• You are proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability 

• You are positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a clear, effective communicator 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• An opportunity to make an outsized contribution along with a great team and company culture 

• Full-time employment in a stable, successful, growing, Canadian company 

• 3 weeks of vacation annually 

• Extended Health/Dental/Vision/Wellness Benefits Plan 

• Paid sick days 

• Participation in the company bonus pool 

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and where you can contribute to a small team doing meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you.