Operations Administrative Assistant (Summer Student)

Kent Building Supplies; Riverview; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail building supply sector is seeking an Administrative Support member for their Operations team in Riverview, New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will provide vital assistance in organizing internal communications, managing surveys, and reporting data across departments. Excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail are key, along with proficiency in MS Office and a collaborative spirit. This position supports a dynamic and inclusive workplace focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• French language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organize and collect content from various departments.
• Assist with data collection for reporting.
• Manage the CSI survey platform.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

The role involves providing administrative support to the Operations team, which includes collecting and organizing content from various departments. Additionally, the position requires assisting with collecting survey responses, data reporting, managing the CSI survey platform, processing purchase orders, translating internal communications, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize content from multiple company departments to be redistributed for various communication needs on a weekly and monthly basis using various design programs.
• Assist with translating our internal communication messages and documents.
• Collect data for reporting from various areas of the business
• Assist with management of CSI survey platform: this may include granting/ removing user access, troubleshooting user issues, and communicating our survey platform partner.
• Other administrative duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.
• Can work independently with high attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to multitask and able to manage deadlines and priorities.
• High attention to detail and well organized.
• Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative spirit.
• Proficient knowledge in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• French would be considered an asset.
• Experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Experience with D365 and Microsoft Office is considered an asset
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing