Administrative Assistant

Saputo Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the dairy sector is looking for a dedicated administrative professional to support its legal team. This role involves managing various agreements, tracking invoices, and maintaining departmental budgets. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills and proficiency in essential software tools, including MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to the success of a company that values diversity and inclusion. Join a forward-thinking organization that offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Hybrid work environment

Full range of group insurance benefits

Group retirement pension plan

Employee assistance program

Discounted Saputo products

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support to legal teams.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the legal team.
• Track invoices and manage entries in the Ariba accounting system.
• Assist in the preparation of various legal documents.

Skills

Excel

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Bilingual (French and English)

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Education

3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position

Tools

Ariba accounting system

DocuSign

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of The Role:

Under the supervision of the Vice President, Legal Affairs, Dairy Division (United States), you will provide administrative support to a team of lawyers. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be essential in the production of various agreements and documents.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:

• Providing administrative support to the legal team
• Tracking invoices and managing entries in the Ariba accounting system
• Maintaining the department's budget
• Assisting in the preparation of various legal documents
• Editing documents (handwritten or dictated)
• Using technological tools for the preparation and signature of contracts (DocuSign and others)
• Managing calendars, correspondence, and necessary follow-ups
• Opening and closing files
• Keeping internal records and databases up to date
• Planning and booking travel, as needed
• Preparing expense reports
• Performing any other related tasks
  
  
  

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong interest in using technology
• Ability to anticipate needs, take initiative and work independently
• Tact, excellent judgment, great attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, and autonomy
• Customer service orientation and strong collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professionalism and sense of priorities
• Good organizational skills, and professional curiosity
• Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English) is essential. The candidate will need to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders by email and phone, in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and/or North America
• Knowledge of the Ariba accounting system is a definite asset
  
  
  

As part of their duties, the incumbent will have to communicate and collaborate in English, both orally and in writing with colleagues or other stakeholders in Quebec as well as in the rest of Canada or in North America.

We support and care for our employees and their families by providing:

• Competitive salaries
• A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home 2 days a week
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price
  
  
  

Salary Range : $47,320 - $62,110

• Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
  
  
  

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

This year, Saputo is celebrating 70 years of passion and craftsmanship!

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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