Administrative Assistant - Junior

Randstad Canada; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Insurance, Investments & Retirement is seeking a Junior Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract in Peterborough, Ontario. The role requires strong customer service and communication skills, with responsibilities including managing customer interactions and supporting office operations. Full-time, hybrid work is available after initial in-office training.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Join a great team!

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key contact for customers at reception and via email.
• Manage phone calls and messages.
• Support onboarding and termination processes.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description: Administrative Assistant - Junior

A well-known company specializing in Insurance, Investments & Retirement is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract to join their team in Peterborough, Ontario.

Role Details

• Title: Administrative Assistant - Junior
• Work Style: Hybrid – 3 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday mandatory)
• Location: To be determined
• Start Date: March 10, 2025
• End Date: December 31, 2025

Full-time position with a pay rate of $18.50/hour.

Ideal Candidate

If you are an administrative professional with strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently and in a team, we encourage you to apply!

Application Process

Apply directly at Randstad.ca or submit your resume to [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity.

Advantages

• Full-time opportunity: 37.5 hours/week, initially in-office with potential for hybrid work
• 6-month contract
• Location: Peterborough, Ontario
• Salary: $18.50/hour
• Career advancement opportunities
• Join a great team!

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key contact for customers at reception, on the phone, and via email
• Manage phone calls and messages
• Support mail, fax, courier services, and general office oversight
• Assist with onboarding and termination processes for staff and advisors (e.g., mailbox keys, access badges)
• Perform basic reporting for leadership and team
• Handle general business inquiries and forms
• Send client payments to the corporate office
• Support other functions as needed
• Lightly organize office files

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education
• Excellent time management and customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information

Work Location: To be determined

Duration of Engagement: 9 months

Role Type: Full-time

Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from now

If interested, please apply at Randstad.ca or send your resume to [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity.

Randstad Canada is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workforce reflective of all Canadians and committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We support accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment process. Please email [e-mail] with any accommodation requests.