Administrative Assistant - Fort St John

Metro Testing Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Benefits after 3 months

Business casual environment

Job summary

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd is seeking a Safety / Administrative Assistant to join our Fort St. John office. You will provide reception and administrative support to branch staff, acting as the first point of contact and ensuring smooth daily operations.

This role reports to the Office Administrator and involves data entry, MS Office tasks, health and safety program administration, and coordination of supplies and vehicle maintenance records in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient data entry skills with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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 across various departments, contributing to the smooth operation of our office.
• General AP duties under direction of Office Administrator.
• File vehicle maintenance records and schedule for appointments.
• Administration of the branch's health and safety program.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for office and coffee room supplies.
• Data entry in engineering specific software.

Skills

Data Entry

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our Fort St. John office as a Safety / 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 Geotechnical Engineering & Testing companies in Fort St. John. 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 across various departments, contributing to the smooth operation of our office.
• General AP duties under direction of Office Administrator
• File vehicle maintenance records and schedule for appointments.
• Administration of the branch's health and safety program.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for office and coffee room supplies.
• Data entry in engineering specific software.

What you will get:

• Hourly wage starts at $20
• 2 weeks of paid holiday (4% of wage)
• Benefits start after 3 months
• Business casual environment

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