Administrative Assistant

Nippon-Expres; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Administrative Assistant at Nippon Express Canada Ltd. provides broad support to the Administration team, handling secretarial tasks, supply ordering, mail management, and monthly reporting.

You will coordinate with branches on corporate initiatives and policies, ensuring smooth office operations. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years in a similar role, strong MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree focused on office administration.
• Experience in a similar administrative role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office management support to the Administration team as directed.
• Review and update company policies; ensure compliance with ESA and other legal requirements.
• Prepare and distribute company communications (memos, announcements).
• Coordinate with branches on national vendors and services.
• Receive and screen calls and emails; provide courteous service.
• Prepare purchase orders and monitor admin expenses.
• Maintain vendor and subcontractor qualification records.
• Prepare and distribute mail and manage documents/reports as needed.
• Assist with insurance policies and claims processes; support fleet administration.
• Oversee fleet activities and ELD logs; manage office supply inventory.
• Coordinate training for national administrative programs; support governance filings.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor services and third-party communications.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Health & safety

Communication

Organization

Time management

Confidentiality

Judgement/Discretion

Education

Office admin degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Head Office - Nippon Express Canada Ltd., 6250 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview

Nippon Express Company, Ltd. (“NX”) was founded in 1872 in Japan and is headquartered in Tokyo. NX employs approximately 72,000 employees at 733 locations, in 47 countries and 314 cities around the world. As a leader in the freight forwarding industry, the Company's successes and ingenuity are complemented by its global presence, and ultimately result in Nippon Express being one of the largest transportation providers in the world. Solutions, not numbers, are responsible for our success. Our commitment to develop successful solutions, which put information technologies and our vast network of resources to work for you, is what has enabled Nippon Express to lead the world in innovative logistics design.

Job Summary

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of tasks in support of the Administration department. These tasks may include general secretarial duties including supply ordering, daily mail and monthly reporting. Additional responsibilities include communicating and coordinating with the various branches regarding corporate initiatives and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and office management support to all members of the Administration team, as directed by verbal or written instruction
• Assist with the review and update of company policies, and compliance of policies with ESA and other legal requirements
• Prepare and distribute company communications (memos, announcements)
• Coordinate with branches in regards to national vendors and services
• Receive and screen incoming calls and emails directed to the administration department and provide courteous customer service and response.
• Prepare purchase orders and monitor and track all administration related expenses and costs
• Updating and preparing vendors and subcontractors for qualification approval
• Prepare and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail
• Review and prepare documents, reports, and other correspondence materials (incl. monthly insurance reports, journal entries, etc.) as may be required.
• Assist with our insurance policies and claims processes in the event of workplace incidents
• Fleet maintenance and administrative oversight of fleet activities (i.e. Dashcams, driving habits, ELD logs, etc.)
• Maintain and monitor office supply inventory levels and place orders as required.
• Monitor and arrange for recurrent or initial training requirements for national administrative programs (i.e. PIP security, Dangerous Goods, Security trade control, etc.)
• Assist in general corporate governance and provincial/federal filings on an annual basis
• Primary point of contact for various vendor services and third party communications
• Various other tasks that may be required

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
• General knowledge of provincial and federal health and safety regulations and legislation
• Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power point
• Knowledge of Smartsheet or similar software is an asset
• Basic math and accounting skills
• Knowledge of project management is an asset
• Effective communication, organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to remain objective in stressful situations
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning and discretion
• Professional, responsible, and positive work attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education/Certifications

• College diploma or university degree with a focus in office administration, or a combination of experience and education

**What We Offer! **

• RRSP/DPSP plan with company matching
• Paid time off (vacation & sick time)
• Opportunities for career growth and skill enhancement
• Hybrid work model (4 days at the office, 1 day WFM)

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Nippon Express. Please note only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Nippon Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency.

Head Office - Nippon Express Canada Ltd., 6250 Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario, Canada