Administrative Assistant

Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.; Terrace; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 3 months

Seasonal hours (late spring to early/秋

Job summary

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd in Terrace is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide reception and administrative support to the local branch team. You will answer incoming calls, greet clients, handle data entry, and maintain office supplies while supporting smooth daily operations.

This role reports to the Office Administrator, offers an hourly wage of $20–$25, benefits after 3 months, and seasonal hours from late spring to early fall.

Qualifications

• Experience with alpha numeric data entry.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and route to the right person.
• Greet clients in a professional manner.
• Provide administrative support and assist daily office operations.
• Maintain office and coffee-room supplies inventory.
• Data entry and related clerical tasks.

Skills

alpha numeric data entry

MS Office Suite

time management

communication skills

organization

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our Terrace office as an Administrative Assistant. As a crucial member of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing reception and administrative support to our dedicated branch staff.

This position reports to the Office Administrator.

Who we are

At Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd, we’re proud to be recognized as one of the leading Materials Testing + Engineering Companies in Western Canada. We deliver the service, support, and solutions to our clients’ construction projects in the residential/commercial/industrial, oil-and-gas, mining, and infrastructure market sectors. We continue to work hard at being the first choice in materials testing and engineering for our clients.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming phone calls, ensuring seamless redirection to the appropriate personnel.
• Greet Clients in a professional manner.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support and contributing to the smooth operation of our office.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for office and coffee room supplies.
• Data entry .

What you will get:

• Hourly wage starts at $20 - 25
• Benefits start after 3 months
• Up to 24 hours during the slow season and up 40 hours during the peak season ( from late spring to early fall)

Who we are looking for:

• Experience with alpha numeric data entry
• Experience in MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment