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16054133 - Administrative Assistant
- Location Ottawa
 - Job type Contract
 - Salary Negotiable
 - Discipline Rail and Transport
 - Reference JOB-22841_1655133554
 
Location: Ottawa, Ontario - Onsite Employment Type: Contract Contract Duration: 1 year (Potential end date: June 23rd, 2023 with the possibility of extension or conversion to full time) Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job Summary The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative services including on-site reception support and assisting Functional Departments - Legal & Contracts, PMO, Engineering, Operations, Administration and Finance in day-to-day running of programs and bids.
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility
- Greet visitors, ensure they present valid photo identification, sign the Visitor's Log, distribute appropriate security badge, and announce to relevant individual or department;
 
- Answer incoming telephone calls in a professional and efficient manner and route them as appropriate;
 
- Distribution of incoming mail;
 
- Post outbound mail, maintain postage machine and track courier deliveries;
 
- Assist with the management of the coffee/tea supplies;
 
- Order office supplies, maintain inventory of in-house office supplies;
 
- Order catering, track details and assist with the setup/clean-up;
 
- Update the company digital information screens on a weekly basis;
 
- Manage all aspects of incoming and outgoing correspondence, coordinate meetings, and respond to inquiries;
 
- Set-up internal document reviews in TFS and closely track for completion;
 
- Format correspondence, reports, proposals and contract deliverables using in-house templates;
 
- Follow company policies and processes, utilize Team Foundation Server (TFS), Sharepointe and maintain all aspects of electronic filing systems including logging, retention, and disposal;
 
- Coordinate and track project deliverables and outstanding actions;
 
- Create SAP purchase requisitions as required;
 
- Assist in the preparation of quotes and proposals;
 
- Perform other duties assigned by the leads of these functional departments: Legal & Contracts (L&C), PMO, Engineering, Operations, Administration and Finance and provide backup to other Administrative staff as required;
 
- Prepare for all aspects of in-house meetings; and
 
- Track and report information pertaining to the Lobbying program.
 
Work Experience:
- 3 + years performing similar work
 
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple priorities
 
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
 
- An interest in working in a fast-paced, demanding environment with a steep learning curve
 
- Ability to work independently;
 
- All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian security clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR Program;
 
- SAP Knowledge is a plus
 
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