Administrative Assistant

Richardson International; White City; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson International, a leader in Canadian agriculture, seeks an Administrative Assistant for its White City Ag Business Centre. The role involves customer service, managing office operations, and maintaining records related to crop inputs and grain services. Ideal candidates have clerical experience and proficiency in office software. This position offers career development and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Flexible Benefits Plan

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• One (1) year of work experience in office clerical work.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of office software.
• Knowledge of grain and/or crop inputs products/services.

Responsibilities

• Handles customer inquiries about services and processes.
• Maintains office files and oversees transactions.
• Generates reports and maintains inventory records.

Skills

Customer Service

Office Record-Keeping

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Grade XII or recognized equivalent

Tools

Word Processing Software

Database Software

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with over 3,500 employees across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season – providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Administrative Assistant our Regina East Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in White City, SK.

This position is responsible for handling customer inquiries and marketing credit products and services in a professional and courteous manner. This role requires regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high quality crop inputs and/or grain services.

• Receives customers, answers their questions, and receives payments for sales made.
• Completes deposit slips and makes bank deposits.
• Receives orders from operations staff and customers via telephone, and forwards it to operations staff for shipment.
• Monitors accounts receivable; under the direction of the Manager, maintains a file of accounts payable and prepares same for payment.
• Maintains office files covering transactions made at the facility, also maintains records of staff.
• Generates letters, memos and reports as requested.
• Compiles and provides information on items such as stocks in store, product sales, prices, shipments and accounts outstanding as requested by the Manager.
• Maintains and orders office supplies.
• Opens and distributes incoming mail and packages, and directs outgoing mail on a daily basis.
• Performs necessary housekeeping duties.
• A valid driver’s licence is required.
• Performs other related duties as required
  
  
  

One (1) year of work experience in office clerical work. Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Grade XII or recognized equivalent.

Demonstrated customer service orientation. Knowledge of standard office record-keeping procedures. Proven knowledge of grain and/or crop inputs products/services and processes. Demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with the public. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package consisting of competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by July 23, 2025.

Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.