Office Administrator

Office Administrator Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium resource and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals. Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders. Our Vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources. Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role We are seeking an Office Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for helping the management team with organizational and administrative tasks, while being an integral part of the Thacker Pass based team. Many tasks will often come at short notice, and it will be important to react quickly to different needs while maintaining attention to detail. We will look to the incumbent for support in tasks such as managing expenses, drafting letters or presentations, document control, assisting with procurement to include inputting purchase requisitions and tracking purchase orders, and other duties as called upon. Strong communication is a must. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector. The role is based at our Thacker Pass location and reports to the Site Operations Director. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, vendors, or other locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and remind them they are on an active site with a strong safety culture, forward incoming calls appropriately.
• Booking and maintaining travel arrangements for the management team.
• Organizing and scheduling meetings and/or training.
• Monitoring and controlling expenses by handling invoices.
• Entering purchase requisitions in SAP and assisting with purchasing needs for administrative offices.
• Handle day-to-day office operations – assisting HR with onboarding/offboarding, coordinate local facility operations, including space planning and office moves.
• Perform audits of documents to ensure project files are current.
• Assist with registration, filing and control of incoming and outgoing documentation.
• Perform database input and word and excel-process functions.
• Ensure that the confidentiality of sensitive information is protected.
• General office upkeep, including maintaining office and kitchen supplies.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mail and curriers.
• Responding to mail, emails, and phone calls (internal & external).
• Liaising with the Reno, Atlanta, Vancouver and Winnemucca offices.
• Other miscellaneous tasks related to supporting administrative, logistic, and operational activities Lithium Nevada Corp.
• Special projects as required.
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years’ relevant work experience in administrative, logistics or Human Resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SharePoint and SAP Concur will be an asset.
• Outstanding communication and organizational skills with the ability to motivate team members.
• Quick and accurate with numbers.
• Impeccable attention to detail when preparing deliverables from excel spreadsheets, formal letters to event luncheons.
• Ability to multi-task and run several projects in parallel, while prioritizing and pursuing critical path tasks on an accelerating schedule.
• Be a self-starter: highly motivated, able to work independently, with high energy.
• Experience in energy, mining, or technology industries preferred.
• Worked within an organization that prioritizes a culture of safety and environmental stewardship preferred.
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• Working at Lithium Americas.

Working at Lithium Americas

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development. We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Statement Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.