Administrative Assistant

HDR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Administrative Assistant to enhance their dynamic team in Calgary. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth office operations, from reception duties to managing supplies and supporting the Canadian Quality Team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong communication skills and attention to detail. Join a company that values inclusivity and employee engagement, where your contributions will directly impact the community and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a collaborative setting while making a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience in an office environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, primarily Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties and manage office supplies.
• Coordinate meeting facilities and manage correspondence.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Blue Beam

InDesign

Job description

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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.

In the role of Administrative Assistant, we'll count on you to:

• Provide reception duties, greeting employees and visitors, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, sending couriers, and distributing incoming mail
• Responsible for maintaining office and kitchen supplies
• General organization and housekeeping of the office including kitchen and boardroom areas
• Coordinate and manage meeting facilities and arrangements
• 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, MSExcel, and other software
• Support production of reports and drawings
• Onboard new staff and support visiting employees
• Support the Canadian Quality Team with quality management tasks
• Required to work in the Calgary office every day
• Perform other duties as needed
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, primarily Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency in manipulating PDF documents in Adobe and/or Blue Beam
• Web design / content management a bonus
• Experience with InDesign a bonus
• Ability to support our IT department with basic functions such as setting up workstations, coordinating meetings, and troubleshooting boardroom AV equipment
• Problem-solving and solution-finding attitude and aptitude
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

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.

Primary Location:

Canada-Alberta-Calgary

Industry:

Administrative

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:

Apr 16, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services

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