Administrative Assistant

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story : https : / / www.hdrinc.com / our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties – greeting employees and visitors, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, sending couriers, and distributing incoming mail
• General organization and housekeeping of the office including kitchen and boardroom areas
• Responsible for maintaining office and kitchen supplies
• Coordinate and manage meeting facilities and arrangements
• Liaise with building management and submit tenant requests / orders
• Type, revise and combine materials such as correspondence, reports, forms, and meeting minutes using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PDF, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Word processing as needed, including formatting and proof‑reading letters, memos, and reports
• Data entry as needed in internal software programs and other software
• Support production of reports and drawings
• Onboard new staff and support visiting employees
• Required to work in the Richmond Hill office every day
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Accessibility

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

Living Wage

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry

Administrative

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Marketing and Admin

Equal Opportunity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Job Posting

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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