Term – Administrative Assistant – Swift Current, SK

Patersongrain; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an energetic Administrative Assistant to join their team. This role is vital as the first point of contact for visitors and involves providing exceptional customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and have a positive attitude. Join a company renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in grain handling, where your contributions will help build long-term relationships with farmers and customers alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in administration or customer service roles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately.
• Greet visitors and assist with inquiries and deliveries.
• Support departments with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Microsoft Office

Education

1-2 years in Administration or Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are currently seeking an energetic, dependable team player to fill the position of Administrative Assistant at our Paterson Grain Terminal located in {Location}. Reporting to the General Manager, this individual will provide exceptional customer service as the first point of contact for visitors and offer administrative support to staff and management. The ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and is highly organized.

Responsibilities:

1. Answer all incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately.
2. Greet visitors, assist with inquiries, and handle incoming deliveries.
3. Support various departments with administrative tasks, including customer accounts, inventory management, employee records, and safety tracking.
4. Provide backup customer service support to management and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in roles such as reception, business administration, or customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) preferred.
• Availability to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Paterson Grain is renowned across Canada and globally for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. We focus on all aspects of grain handling and value building long-term relationships with Canadian farmers and international customers.

Our products and services include crop input services, identity-preserved programs, and non-GMO options. With a modern global network, we facilitate the marketing and transportation of quality crops worldwide.

Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.