Field Office Coordinator - Administrative Assistant

Parsons Oman; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Canada is seeking a Field Office Coordinator-Administrative Assistant to join the team. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of field offices, support business development, and prepare various reports. The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Business, 3+ years of experience in a related field, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tax-Free Savings Account

Paid time off

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to lift 25kg.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day needs of field offices.
• Prepare purchase orders for subconsultants.
• Support monthly invoice reporting and preparation.
• Keep accurate and updated files relating to field staff.
• Business development support including preparation of proposals.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Business (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a Field Office Coordinator-Administrative Assistant to join our team! In this role you will get to work with our Contract Administration and Field Services Team to provide administrative support related to field offices and field staff. This position is located in one of our offices in London or the Greater Toronto Region, Ontario.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage day to day needs of field offices across Southern Ontario, including oversight of leases, coordinating monthly charges, ordering office supplies, and conducting safety inspections.
• Prepare purchase orders for subconsultants.
• Support monthly invoice reporting and preparation.
• Keeping accurate and updated files relating to field staff and field office contact information.
• Business development support, including preparation of proposals and resumes.
• Manage field equipment such as levels and testers, and ensuring calibration records are up to date.
• Sample delivery of asphalt and granular samples to laboratories.
• General administrative support to field staff.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Associate degree in Business (or equivalent).
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to lift 25kg.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office with expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.

Benefits:

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what’s next! We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

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