Administrative Assistant

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Department Director and the bids team in Saint-Bruno, Quebec. You will manage calendars, organize meetings, prepare reports, and handle travel logistics and documentation with discretion and efficiency.

The role requires bilingual French and English communication, 3 years of admin experience, and strong organizational skills. You will work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and collaborate with internal and external

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in an administrative role.
• Bilingual French & English; additional languages a plus in our international context.
• Proficiency learning new software applications and systems.
• Discretion with confidential information and ability to manage competing demands.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem solving and project follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for the bids team and department director.
• Maintain calendar, organize meetings, and handle follow‑ups.
• Produce reports, presentations and meeting minutes.
• Develop and implement an electronic filing system.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and VISA processes as needed.
• Manage expense reports, timesheets, and purchase requests.
• Support events and welcome on-site stakeholders, including logistics.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Strong organizational skills

Proactive problem solving

Confidential information handling

MS Office proficient

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high‑speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Under the supervision of the department director, the administrative assistant carries out administrative management work and coordination of all department activities, supporting the tender team and carrying out administrative tasks efficiently, dynamically and amicably. This is a varied role with responsibilities requiring strong skills in administration, IT, organization, communication and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact for the bids team
• Maintain the professional agenda of the Department Director, organize meetings and appointments, and carry out follow‑ups
• Produce reports, presentations and meeting minutes
• Develop and implement an effective electronic documentation and filing system
• Manage travel and business trips
• Book travel in the Alstom tool for the Director and his team (plane, train, hotel, rental vehicle, etc.)
• Manage VISA processes if necessary for business travel
• Manage expense reports in the Concur tool
• Management of timesheets in Kronos, Alista and CAT/GSI – check all timesheets from the team are completed and approved on time
• Manage invoices related to services purchased by the Department
• Monthly follow‑up of Tender budgets
• Create purchase requests and follow up until invoices are paid
• Support the Director in organizing events outside the site
• Welcome the various stakeholders on site, including transport/meal aspects etc.
• Manage priorities and conflicting needs; handle issues quickly, proactively and follow through on projects to completion, often with deadline pressures

Required Qualifications

• Sec V
• 3 years of professional experience
• Bilingual French & English; knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.
• Proficiency learning new software applications
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer service and response
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and manage multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Very good interpersonal skills and ability to establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving with strong decision‑making ability
• Emotional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance objectives and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); an asset: knowledge of SAP is an asset

Equal Opportunity

As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.