Administrative Assistant - Corporate Services

Graham Construction & Engineering Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions partner is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to their Corporate Services team. The role involves managing schedules, organizing meetings, and ensuring efficient office operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and relevant experience. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values ongoing learning and career development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional work experience in an administrative or receptionist role.
• Excellent computer and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event planning and management.
• Manage travel arrangements and perform expense reconciliation.
• Prepare meeting agendas and produce minutes.

Skills

Communication

Time-management

Education

High school diploma

Business school graduate

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP Concur

Pheedloop

Job description

Graham is an employee-owned construction solutions partner that services the buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water and project finance sectors. We deliver lasting value for our clients through meticulous planning and scheduling, while upholding rigorous safety and quality standards. With offices throughout North America, our passionate and knowledgeable teams deliver projects that enable communities to thrive and people to live, work, move and grow in a rapidly changing world. With over nine decades of experience, Graham has the resources, capacity and expertise to undertake projects of every scope, scale and complexity. Join our team to deliver a better tomorrow.

We are seeking top-tier talent to join our Corporate Services team and support our construction operations by applying your expertise to various Corporate Services business initiatives. As a member of this collaborative team, you can expect a safe, diverse and inclusive environment, and on-going learning and career development opportunities.

About the Role

Reporting to various leaders within the company or the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative and clerical support to the team / leader, and is often the first point of contact for this group. The incumbent helps with day-to-day tasks, aiming to streamline efficiencies to ensure the team can focus elsewhere. This includes booking meetings, performing project-based work such as data entry and basic IT support, arranging catering, and supporting the team where needed. The incumbent may also be responsible for office-management functions, booking travel on behalf of staff, and reconciling expense reports.

Roles and Responsibilities

Execution

• Attend to the requirements and needs of the manager
• Assist the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO with event planning and management
• Prepare meeting agendas, organize meetings, and produce minutes
• Manage travel arrangements and perform expense and credit card reconciliation

Planning and Process

• Plan for upcoming meetings
• Ensure documents are accurate and in line with Graham's brand standards
• Ensure meeting costs are in line with the direction of the team and be conscious of meeting pricing
• Order corporate promotional materials and gifts in line with the Code of Business Conduct
• Exercise financial awareness and accountability when handling the Credit Card Expenses

Client Focus

• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors
• Liaise with external clients and develop and maintain relationships with parallel roles in other organizations
• Maintain a high level of professionalism with internal clients, representing Graham with high integrity

HSEQ

• Demonstrate HSE and Quality behaviors which reflect corporate expectations of Actively Caring and Road to Zero

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum high school diploma; Business school graduate is preferred
• 3-5 years of professional work experience in an administrative or receptionist role
• Excellent computer and typing skills
• Experience with MS Office Suite, Teams, and experience with SAP Concur is an asset, as well as event management software like Pheedloop
• Professional and effective communication abilities and interpersonal skills
• Time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Courteous, helpful, and professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently and without supervision

Working Conditions

• This role is primarily office or site-based
• This role may be required to work outside of normal hours

If this sounds like you, then Graham may be the right fit. Apply today.

Graham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Graham does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.

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