Corporate Support Lead

Nahanni Construction Ltd.; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical

Dental coverage

Disability coverage

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nahanni Construction Ltd. is seeking an experienced Corporate Support Lead to oversee and optimize administrative operations from our Yellowknife office.

You will coordinate across departments, support leadership, and implement standardized workflows to keep processes efficient and compliant. The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership, judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in office or corporate administration.
• Senior administrative or office management experience preferred.
• Post-secondary education in business or office administration is an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate administrative staff, delegate responsibilities, and provide team support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Experience developing and improving administrative procedures and document management.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in construction/industrial corporate environment is an asset.
• Competitive wage based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, and disability coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily corporate office administration across departments.
• Provide guidance and support to administrative staff, including delegation and training.
• Develop and maintain procedures to improve efficiency.
• Manage corporate documentation, records, and filing systems.
• Support senior management with correspondence, meetings, and reporting.
• Coordinate communication between corporate, project teams, and remote employees.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain corporate policies, templates, and forms.
• Track deadlines, renewals, registrations, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance support.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism for sensitive information.
• Perform additional duties to support operations.

Skills

Office administration

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Discretion

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration or office administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

About Nahanni Construction Ltd.

Nahanni Construction Ltd. specializes in cold-weather and remote-location construction, providing comprehensive construction, project management, and logistical services for remediation, industrial, and commercial projects.

With 40 years of experience working in Northern Canada, Nahanni has built a reputation for delivering challenging projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality. Our experienced team and extensive resources allow us to provide turnkey solutions in some of Canada's most demanding environments.

About The Position

Nahanni Construction Ltd. is seeking an experienced and highly organized Corporate Support Lead to oversee and coordinate administrative operations within our corporate office.

This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient office operations, supporting corporate leadership, and maintaining consistent administrative processes across multiple departments and business operations.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional who demonstrates strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily corporate office administration, ensuring efficient operations and consistent administrative support across departments.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, coordination, and support to administrative personnel, including delegation of tasks, workload management, and training.
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative procedures, systems, and workflows to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate corporate documentation, records management, filing systems, and document control practices.
• Support senior management with corporate correspondence, meeting coordination, reporting, and administrative initiatives.
• Act as a central point of contact for administrative inquiries and facilitate effective communication between corporate departments, project teams, and remote employees.
• Assist with corporate onboarding and offboarding processes, including administrative setup, equipment coordination, and internal communications.
• Support the administration and maintenance of corporate policies, procedures, templates, and standardized forms.
• Assist with tracking corporate deadlines, renewals, registrations, and other administrative compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve communication, and enhance administrative support throughout the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive corporate, employee, and financial information.
• Perform additional administrative and coordination duties as required to support business operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in office administration, corporate administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in a senior administrative, team lead, or office management capacity is preferred.
• Post-secondary education in business administration, office administration, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate administrative staff, delegate responsibilities, and provide effective team support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience developing and improving administrative procedures, document management systems, and office workflows.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
• Experience working in construction, industrial services, or a multi-company corporate environment is considered an asset.
• Competitive wage based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended medical, dental, and disability coverage.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Work Location: In person at our Yellowknife Office