Administrative Assistant

Richardson International; Davidson; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International's Richardson Pioneer division in Davidson, SK is seeking an Administrative Assistant to handle customer inquiries, payments, and a range of office tasks in a busy ag business center. The role requires one year of clerical work, proficiency with word processing, databases and spreadsheets, and knowledge of grain and crop inputs.

The successful candidate will support operations, accounts, and reporting while maintaining files and customer records.

Qualifications

• One year of office clerical experience.
• Computer literacy with word processing, database and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of grain and/or crop inputs products/services and processes.

Responsibilities

• Receives customers, answers questions, and processes payments.
• Completes deposit slips and makes bank deposits.
• Receives orders from operations staff and customers via telephone, and forwards to operations staff for shipment.
• Monitors accounts receivable; maintains a file of accounts payable and prepares it for payment.
• Maintains office files and staff records.
• Generates letters, memos and reports as requested.
• Provides information on stocks, sales, prices, shipments and accounts outstanding as requested by the Manager.
• Maintains and orders office supplies.
• Opens and distributes incoming mail and packages, and directs outgoing mail daily.
• Performs housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Public interaction

Office clerical

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Education

Grade XII

Tools

Word processing

Database

Spreadsheet

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 4,000 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in Davidson, SK.

This position is responsible for handling customer inquiries and marketing credit products and services in a professional and courteous manner. This role requires regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high quality crop inputs and/or grain services.

• Receives customers, answers their questions, and receives payments for sales made.

• Completes deposit slips and makes bank deposits.

• Receives orders from operations staff and customers via telephone, and forwards it to operations staff for shipment.

• Monitors accounts receivable; under the direction of the Manager, maintains a file of accounts payable and prepares same for payment.

• Maintains office files covering transactions made at the facility, also maintains records of staff.

• Generates letters, memos and reports as requested.

• Compiles and provides information on items such as stocks in store, product sales, prices, shipments and accounts outstanding as requested by the Manager.

• Maintains and orders office supplies.

• Opens and distributes incoming mail and packages, and directs outgoing mail on a daily basis.

• Performs necessary housekeeping duties.

• Performs other related duties as required

One (1) year of work experience in office clerical work. Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Grade XII or recognized equivalent.

Demonstrated customer service orientation. Knowledge of standard office record-keeping procedures. Proven knowledge of grain and/or crop inputs products/services and processes. Demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with the public. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Application deadline: August 25, 2026.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.