administrative assistant - office

Cox Contractors Ltd.; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant in High Prairie, Alberta. The role involves planning operations, recording meetings, and customer service. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize daily operations.
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings.
• Provide customer service and maintain data.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

MS Office

Job description

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Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Construction
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Work with minimal supervision
  
  

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Vision care benefits

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Construction

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