Front Desk & Office Admin — Customer Care & Events

AWP Safety; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

On-site parking

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Diversity recognition

Job summary

AWP Safety in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support the Atlantic Canada team with office operations, scheduling, and client communications. The role requires professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

You will greet visitors, manage calls and emails, assist with training and wholesale divisions, maintain supplies, and coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bilingual English/French is a plus but not required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office or similar software for email, calendar management, and document creation.
• Attention to detail and ability to proofread documents for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome visitors/staff in a professional and friendly manner
• Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate individuals or departments
• Answer and respond to Client emails and inquiries
• Provide administrative and clerical support, including filing, photocopying, data entry, and payment processing
• Assist with customer support inquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain office supplies and ensure the reception area is tidy and presentable
• Assist with administration of training and wholesale divisions
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth office operations
• Plan monthly team events
• Logistics/shipping management

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Bilingual English/French

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWP Safety in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Front Desk Administrative Assistant to support the Atlantic Canada team with office operations, scheduling, and client communications. The role requires professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

You will greet visitors, manage calls and emails, assist with training and wholesale divisions, maintain supplies, and coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.