Administrative Assistant

BPA; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an organized and detail-oriented administrative support professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves expert proofreading, document formatting, and providing essential support to ensure smooth project operations. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, the firm fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and innovation. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork and personal growth. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through your work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Group Insurance

Employer Contributions to Retirement Plan

Professional Development Training

Flexible Hours

Social Activities

Employee Discounts

Recognized Overtime

Reimbursement of Membership Fees

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in administrative support roles.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and format documents for clarity and professionalism.
• Coordinate office events and manage inquiries.

Skills

Proofreading

Document Formatting

Administrative Support

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

College Diploma in Administration

College Diploma in Business

College Diploma in Communications

Tools

MS Office

Adobe PDF Tools

Excel

Job description

April 30, 2025

Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we are committed to our mission: To build a sustainable future.

Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering that has the power to make a difference!

Your main responsibilities:

• Turn complex content into clear, polished, and flawless documents through expert proofreading, editing, and formatting.
• Maintain an organized and efficient filing system.
• Provide essential administrative support to the technical team, helping prepare and format documentation to keep projects moving smoothly.
• Plan and coordinate office events.
• Welcome visitors, handle phone calls, and order office supplies.
• Be the go-to person for inquiries related to office operations.
• Play a key role in onboarding new employees.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating meetings.
• This role requires on-site presence at the reception desk five days a week to support daily office operations.

Profile

• College diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Administration, Business, Communications).
• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative support role.
• Experience proofreading documents (reports, submissions) to ensure correct formatting and grammar.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Word and good knowledge of Excel; experience with Adobe PDF tools is a plus.
• Strong adaptability and flexibility to manage changing priorities and tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.

A career at BPA means:

• A dynamic environment that promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation.
• Training and professional development under our entity UniversiT.
• A 37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
• Group insurance including an EAP and telemedicine services.
• Employer contributions to a retirement savings plan.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Recognized overtime (banked or paid hours).
• Social activities and employee discounts.

We adhere to principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent team.

For inclusivity and simplicity, the pronoun "they" may be used to refer to individuals. Any specific mention or gender in a general context should be construed to include any gender.