Administrative Assistant

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Looking for a place to advance your career? A place where you can support industry recognized professionals who are solving tough environmental problems? Geosyntec is the place for you! We have an opportunity available for an Administrative Assistant in our Guelph or Waterloo, Ontario office. Geosyntec is looking for an individual who is motivated and energized to support our growing business in diverse areas of practice. The position plays a critical role in providing an excellent professional first impression and face of the company both when engaging with visitors, clients, partners, and other stakeholders, and with delivering professional work product. Primary responsibilities include performing specialized administrative work of a confidential, complex, and varied nature and special project assignments assisting department managers. This position requires strong attention to detail, passion, and drive to deliver in this fast-paced exciting environment from within our office in Guelph, Ontario. This position is not eligible for Canadian visa/work permit sponsorship now or in the future.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Some of the key responsibilities for the position include:

• Type, format,and layout general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, business plans, reports and documents relating to clients, projects, and professional matters; proofread documents for spelling, grammar, and format consistently using company styles and procedures.
• Assemble and coordinate the production of reports, technical papers, forms and summaries and other documents of varying complexity and confidentiality prepared by, or under the supervision of the Department Manager, professional staff or Branch Manager.
• Schedule and organize business and time-sensitive office activities such as travel, client meetings, staff meetings, conferences, and webinars for the department and office.
• Perform desktop publishing and develop visual presentations for professional staff.
• Maintain appointment schedule, calendar and travel itinerary of professional staff.
• Organize and prioritize information and calls; create logs and databases.
• Establish, develop, maintain and update client, project, governmental agency and confidential filing systems, and as required, maintain and update library of professional journals and magazines.
• Interact directly and act as a liaison with other departments, outside agencies, clients and staff, under the direction of manager, professional staff and other senior management.
• Complete Proposal Initiation and Project Initiation forms and open project files.
• Conduct research and compile and process statistical reports.
• Maintain calendar system regarding work in progress and inform professional staff of due dates.
• Coordinate maintenance and contracts for office equipment, as needed.
• Proof billing reviews and client invoices for accuracy.
• Track budgets for projects and maintain accurate records in project-related costs and project management systems.
• Manage day to day operations and workflow for the office and staff.
• Organize office procedures e.g., information filing, retrieval systems, supplies inventory and ordering; and
• Assist Manager with training new support staff.
• Assist with local business errands as needed. (required)
• Experience with ordering and using online delivery systems.
• Perform related administrative tasks and assist other administrative staff as needed.
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• College Diploma with 2 years of applicable industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience supplemented by course work including business office procedures, keyboarding, administrative and related subjects. Bachelor’s degree preferred. (required)
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Publisher, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook (or other comparable web navigation software) for varied complex administrative projects. (required)
• Demonstrated experience working with varied technology platforms and ability to learn new technology quickly to complete varied office tasks on multiple platforms (event coordination, supply management, and delivery coordination). (required)
• Experience with event planning, management and budgeting.
• Experience in business travel planning and coordination including creating itineraries, making travel arrangements, negotiating bulk deals with vendors and handling travel emergencies. ( preferred )
• Experience in accounts payables and receivables including invoice review and reconciliation and vendor payment processing. (required)
• Proficiency in maintaining filing systems, data entry in HRIS system, and managing office records.
• Advanced knowledge of courier shipping platforms including international shipping and customs clearance requirements. (required)
• Experience in supporting managers with calendar management, scheduling of meetings and events. (required)
• Experience with designing event layouts and agendas, including creating visual material such as pamphlets, event guides and brochures. ( preferred )
• Accurate typing skills of a minimum of 50 wpm. (required)
• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong ability to pay close attention to details. (required)
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task for various time-sensitive concurrent assignments. (required)
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday in office 8:00-5:00 on site with no option for remote or hybrid work. (required)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime to meet project needs, as required. (required)
• Must be available to be on call as needed for office emergencies, alarm notifications, and other related duties with ability to report to the Guelph office on short notice and quickly. (required)
• Valid Canadian driver’s license, a satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation for business travel and office related duties. (required)
• Valid Canadian work authorization without current or future need for company sponsorship. (required)