administrative assistant

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Construction industry

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team
• Direct and control daily operations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• SharePoint
• MS Office

Technical terminology

• Engineering

Area of work experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus