Administrative Assistant

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow.  Our business sectors, Materials, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the changing needs of those around the world. We look for candidates that offer a fresh perspective and a variety of skills to help us achieve our commitment.

Asahi Kasei is a long-trusted supplier of lithium-ion battery separators – polymer-based microporous membranes that are a key component of the lithium batteries used to power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and more. We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, where we are in the process of constructing a new lithium battery separator manufacturing facility to support increasing North American demand.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada Corporation

Job Description:

We are seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario.   This position will be responsible for providing general office administration – data entry, document support, catering, call management, event planning and other duties as assigned. This position is a new role.

This position is directly reported to the Administration Manager.

• Sincerity – Being sincere with everyone.

• Challenge – Boldly taking challenges, continuously seeking change.

• Creativity – Creating new value through unity and synergy.

• General office administration – data entry, document support, catering, call management, event planning and other duties as assigned. 

• Manage office systems, ordering supplies, and mailing functions such as order pickup and delivery arrangements to maintain an efficient and professional working environment.

• Coordinate leadership meetings, company town halls, board meetings, and internal gatherings both in-office and off-site.

• Support planning and logistics related to company initiatives, partnerships, and strategic projects.

• Assist with preparing internal updates, presentations, and company communications.

• Assist with Visitor Management – visitor relations and scheduling, hotel and car reservations, identification and parking management and set up of meeting environment. 

• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.

• Coordinate meetings and communications with key external contacts.

• Assist in preparing presentations when required.

• Organize and maintain executive records, documents, and files.

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company strategy, financial information, and personnel matters.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences across all levels of the organization is required. 

• Must be organized and detail oriented. 

• Must be open-minded, able to adapt and accustomed to working across cultures. 

• Must be self-motivated. 

• Must be someone who enjoys a challenge. 

• Must be able to maintain confidential information. 

• Must be able to work on a high performing team creating an environment where open and honest communication is the norm. 

Education Background:

• Completion of Secondary education program.

• Completion of Post Secondary education program is preferred.

Knowledge & Experience: 

• 3+ years’ experience in a corporate office setting. Experience with a start-up an asset.

• Valid Driver’s License.

Expected Compensation:

• Salary based position with a range of $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 based on education and experience.

Travel:

• Must hold a valid Passport and willing to travel up to 5% domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Schedule:

• Full-time 100% in-person position.

• Typical work hours are Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent issues as needed 24/7. Attendance at meetings and trainings on off shifts may also be required periodically with flexibility to adjust schedule to meet  regular working hours as needed.

This position will be based in a temporary office at Niagara College until July 2026 when the Administration Team will move to a temporary structure on the site. The team will remain in the temporary structure until the permanent office is built in 2027. The final work environment will be at a 24/7 manufacturing operation.  This position is in support of manufacturing and requires working in a production environment around chemicals. The manufacturing facility will be a state of the art in terms of automation and being temperature and humidity controlled.  This will be a clean and comfortable environment due to the nature of the products being produced.

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

The company’s Hipore™ brand of separators has been commercially available since the lithium battery market’s inception in the early 1990s, and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hipore™ membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability, and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteries required for power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles. 

Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applications. We are now in the early phases of staffing our new greenfield site, in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, which will further build our LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted. 

The Asahi Kasei Group is a diversified group of companies led by holding company Asahi Kasei Corp., with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 49,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. We are Creating for Tomorrow!

For more information, go to www.ak-bsc.ca.

Port Colborne, Ontario is a charming harbour town situated in the Niagara Region on the coast of Lake Erie. It offers a safe, small-town lifestyle with access to beach waterfront, affordable housing, easy commuting and one of the world’s largest canal locks, Lock 8 of the Welland Canal. The town is a 60-minute drive to Hamilton, ON, 120-minute drive to Toronto, and 45-minute drive to Buffalo-Niagara International Airport in Buffalo, NY, USA. AKBSCA is located on the Welland-Port Colborne border.

The Niagara Region is made up of 12 municipalities and has a population of approximately 478,000. It is an international trade hub with industries ranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism. It is strategically positioned at the center of North America’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain. Home to Brock University, Niagara College Canada, and the University of Niagara Falls, as well as public and private schools, the area offers a selection of concentrations. Recreational attractions include Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake, world class wineries and dining, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Health System, farmer’s markets, ample parks, trails and outdoor activities.

Besides being Canada's main economic hub, the province of Ontario is also known for its natural diversity, including vast forests, beautiful provincial parks, and home to Canada’s Capital, Ottawa Ontario.

Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.  

We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If accommodation is required in the application process, please contact AKBSCA Human Resources at [email protected].

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As an equal opportunity employer, Asahi Kasei is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Asahi Kasei believes that its diverse workforce strengthens the company’s ability to adapt and thrive in a changing world .