Drinking Water Office Assistant

ALS; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a global leader in scientific testing as an Office Assistant. In this on-site role, you'll handle vital administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulations. Your excellent communication and organizational skills will be key as you support project managers and maintain records. This innovative firm values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including structured wage increases and support for education. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference while growing your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Structured wage increases

Additional vacation days

Support for education or training

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative functions including directing calls and filing paperwork.
• Monitor client threshold breaches and report violations to regulatory bodies.

Skills

English communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Data entry skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Imagine your future with us! At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join ALS, you become part of a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team is passionate and committed to solving some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

About The Role

This is an On-site/Casual position responsible for administrative functions such as directing calls, tracking messages, completing and filing paperwork, and uploading files to a centralized database.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding the requirements of Ontario Regulation 248/03.
• Monitoring the Dashboard in GEL for client threshold breaches.
• Providing verbal and written notifications to regulatory bodies as required.
• Uploading parameters daily to DWIS and LRMA.
• Assisting Project Managers.
• Reporting drinking water policy violations to the Drinking Water Program Manager.
• Following established procedures and maintaining organized records.
• Adhering to safety regulations and ALS policies.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

About You

• Excellent English communication skills (verbal, written, reading).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong keyboarding and data entry skills with minimal errors.
• Customer service orientation.
• Organized, detail-oriented, with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a lab environment is an asset.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity for data entry.
• Reaching and extending hands or arms.
• Sitting at a desk for office work.
• Exposure to unpleasant odours.
• Availability for day, afternoon, and weekend shifts, as ALS operates 24/7.

Working at ALS

We value our diverse community of professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We support skill development and career growth through various programs, ensuring a safe, flexible, and rewarding work environment.

Our Benefits Include

• Structured wage increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Additional vacation days for longevity.
• Support for education or training after 9 months.
• Learning & development opportunities.

Benefits vary based on employment status.

About ALS

ALS is a global leader in scientific testing, serving clients in over 60 countries across various industries. We leverage state-of-the-art technology and innovative methods to deliver high-quality testing services and solutions for a safer, healthier world.

Everyone Matters

ALS is committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified candidates without discrimination. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with accommodations available upon request.

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