Office Administrator

Merit for Training; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing construction association in Cornwall, ON is seeking a part-time Office Administrator to support day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have previous office administration experience and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing calls, processing payroll, and assisting with accounts. Join a small, supportive team and make a difference through your work in a flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to improve office processes

Qualifications

• Previous office administration or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls; respond to inquiries professionally.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Support scheduling and help coordinate daily work for field staff.
• Manage invoices, data entry, and office filing systems.
• Track and maintain inventory records.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Merit Ontario is a construction association supporting small to large construction companies with workforce needs across Ontario. Our talent specialists provide recruitment services and customized solutions to find quality candidates. Our member is looking to hire an Office Administrator based in Cornwall, ON, to join their team. About our member company — we’re a busy and growing company, and it’s become clear we need an extra set of hands in the office; it’s time to bring on someone who can keep things running smoothly day-to-day. If you’re organized, friendly, and ready to be the go-to support for our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Details

• Job Title: Office Administrator
• Location: Cornwall, ON
• Schedule: Monday to Thursday, approx. 5 hours per day
• Type: Part-Time, In-Office
• Hours: 20-25 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Answer and direct phone calls; respond to inquiries professionally
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Assist with payroll processing
• Support scheduling and help coordinate daily work for field staff
• Manage invoices, data entry, and office filing systems
• Track and maintain inventory records
• Provide general administrative support to the team

Qualifications

• Previous office administration or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a busy environment
• Proficient with common office software (Microsoft Office, QuickBooks or similar would be an asset)
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records

Compensation

• Pay will be based on experience and discussed with candidates during the hiring process

Why Join Us?

• Flexible part-time hours, Monday to Thursday
• A supportive, small-team environment where your work truly makes a difference
• Opportunity to take ownership of office processes and help things run more smoothly

Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted.