Full-Time

Personal Assistant

Updated on 9/10/2026

Glen Group

Glen Group

51-200 employees

Comprehensive facility services: cleaning and maintenance

Compensation Overview

CA$45k/yr

Richmond, BC, Canada

In Person

Must be based in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland and travel in and out of province.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
QuickBooks
CRM
Google Workspace

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience as a personal assistant or in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • A proactive mindset and the ability to identify and complete tasks without direction.
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Gmail, Google Workspace, customer relationship management systems, QuickBooks, and project management tools.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license and clean driving abstract.
  • Residence in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland.
  • Willingness to travel in and out of province.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the CEO’s priorities, clients, accounts, and confidential documents.
  • Keep projects on track, flag issues early, and follow up with team members.
  • Travel with the CEO in and out of province and arrange business meetings.
  • Draft and respond to emails and communicate with contractors, partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Research opportunities involving partners, trends, and tools and present findings.
  • Advance tasks as far as possible before they reach the CEO and follow through to completion.
  • Track deadlines and follow up on action items.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external partners.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to speak Cantonese and/or Mandarin.

Glen Group delivers a wide range of facility services in the UK, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, janitorial and housekeeping, window cleaning, waste removal, and pest control for public and private sector clients. Services are provided under service contracts with locally based managers, allowing coordinated delivery and on-site oversight across the country. The company stands out as a large privately owned firm with nationwide reach and local management, a carbon-neutral accreditation, and a focus on staff welfare. Its goal is to provide reliable, comprehensive facility services that meet high standards while prioritizing environmental sustainability and strong client relationships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$10.6M

Headquarters

Bristol, United Kingdom

Founded

1982

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • South Devon College renewed praise in June 2026 signals sticky education-sector relationships.
  • The new Glen Group app reached 800 downloads, improving employee communication and retention.
  • 2,000 trees planted and carbon-neutral positioning support bids with ESG-conscious clients.

What critics are saying

  • Public evidence is thin, making it hard to verify growth beyond self-published updates.
  • Low-margin facilities contracts face constant rebids, and South Devon College can retender in 2026.
  • Any service failure at schools or healthcare sites can trigger rapid contract loss and reputational damage.

What makes Glen Group unique

  • Glen Group spans cleaning, grounds, waste, pest control, and housekeeping nationwide.
  • South Devon College praised Glen's service after contracts dating back to April 2016.
  • The 2026 app and local-manager model strengthen frontline coordination across dispersed sites.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

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Vision Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

7%
Insider Media
Jul 21st, 2025
Facility services company secures £8m funding package - structured and delivered by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending

A privately owned facility services company has secured an £8m funding package, structured and delivered by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending (ACABL).