Balance InStyle is Hiring!

Balance InStyle is growing and we are looking for some amazing talent!

If you have a background as a personal assistant or executive assistant, or you have your own Virtual Assistant business, we want to hear from you!

You will be working as a Virtual Personal Assistant, using your experience and skills to complete a wide variety of administrative tasks, such as schedule management, research, data entry, document editing and general thinking outside the box and on your feet.

Qualified applicants will possess excellent people skills as well as the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment. 

Please Note: If you do not enjoy serving people at the highest level and are not able to commit at least 20-40 hours a week then please do not apply.

Understanding clients needs, building long termed valued relationships and valuing client confidentially is the standard at Balance InStyle. Our core belief is that time should be on our clients side allowing them to do what they do best. We take care of their to-do's so they can focus on their LOVE to's

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

• Excellence Time management Skills - There is a ton of work to do and it needs to be done on-time;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; articulate and well spoken; our reputation rest on your ability to communicate effectively;

• Dynamic, high energy and ability to self motivate while working remotely;

• Self-confidence and professionally poised;

• Proactive; able to predict possible issues and execute immediate solutions;

• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment;

• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, prioritize and execute multiple concurrent activities; 

• Flexible and capable of working at least 20+ a week;

• Life long learner - you might not have all the answers but we can help and mentor you along the way; 

• Respect for others' intellectual property (no plagiarism or software piracy)

• Maintains a professional demeanour;

• Flexible and adaptable to change;

• A “do whatever it takes mentality”;

• Strong computer and internet skills

Critical Competencies for Success

• Sign Confidentially Agreement - What happens @Balance InStyle STAYS there!

• Clean Police record;

• Action Orientation;

• Highest level of discretion and trustworthiness - This is KEY!;

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral);

• Creative;

• Client Focused;

• Highly collaborative;

• Problem solver;

• Attentive to detail;

• Priority Setting;

• Self Starter, requires little direction can innovate and think on their feet.

Personal Characteristics

• This is a no ego role. Our number one mandate is to serve our clients. Must be passionate about serving others.

• Has superior communication skills and who can present their ideas in a clear, concise manner; 

• Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation;

• Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills;

• A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people work together, enthusiastically and effectively, to produce results;

• A good listener with a strong sense of self;

• Self-confident with a service orientation;

• Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow – patience and diplomacy skills are critical to success;

• Exhibits passion for the mission of the company – To serve our clients at the highest level no matter how menial the task is.

Tools and Tech

•  Google Suite: Gmail, Calendar, Chrome, Drive, Plus, Hangouts, Voice;
•  Microsoft Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook;
•  Online productivity tools: LastPass, Time Tracking, Freshbooks; 
•  Personal computer;
•  High-speed Internet connection;
•  Personal telephone

If this sounds like you or someone you know we would LOVE to hear from you.

Please send your resume with a cover letter outlining why you think you would make a GREAT VPA. If successful, must be available for 1 week mandatory training at InStyle HQ.