Administrative Assistant at Defence Construction Canada

, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Data entry, Records management, Accounting principles, MS Office, Budget tracking, Financial reporting, Human resources documentation, Quality control, Procurement, Contract administration, Time management, Attention to detail, Leadership, Communication

Industry

Construction

Description

The Administrative Assistant, as the lead administrator for the business unit or service line, coordinates and provides a range of administrative support services to the Site Manager or to the Regional Operations Manager(s), program leaders and regional service line leaders. The incumbent acts as the administrative technical specialist and coordinates the work of other administration staff within the business unit. The incumbent independently carries out administrative activities and provides high-quality, timely, efficient and effective services. The Administrative Assistant enters and reports data and carries out documents and records management. The incumbent coordinates the preparation of human resources documentation and provides functional guidance to other administrative staff in the business unit. KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive: Primary Coordinate and provide administrative support to the Site Manager, or the Regional Operations Manager(s), program leaders and regional service line leaders Orient and provide guidance to other administrative assistants to ensure consistency of business unit or service line requirements Proofread, review and validate documents prior to manager signature Carry out quality control of data entry (e.g. for monthly expenses, time-entry reporting, accounts payable, service billing) Generate tracking tools and gather data for manager to meet reporting requirements Track budgets for service level agreements and training and development Generate, analyze ensure quality and accuracy of data presented to managers (e.g. time sheets, financial reports, performance indicators, human resources-related reports) Enter data related to service line transactions and activities in enterprise resource planning system (e.g. budget tracking, time entry, procurement, contract administration) Other Take and prepare minutes of monthly meetings Provide administrative solutions to improve site services Participate in year-end activities (e.g. prepare year-end financials, set up files and databases for new fiscal year, archive files) Other duties as assigned SKILLS General and Specific Knowledge Administrative best practices Accounting principles Intermediate MS Office expertise Records management Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience Minimum: college diploma in business or office administration or related field with five years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent Preferred: minimum requirements and general accounting courses and/or basic accounting experience Abilities Use applicable computer software and operating systems Manage multiple deadlines and priorities Demonstrate attention to detail DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP Provide functional advice and guidance to employees Coordinate work of other administrative staff in business unit WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment with occasional travel Check out your benefits Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary. Your package includes: Health and Wellness 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans Home and Family Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home Leave and Retirement Public-service pension Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with deluxe travel benefit plans Comox Comox is a lovely town located on Vancouver Island’s east coast. It is approximately 3 hours north of the City of Victoria and 1.5 hours north of Nanaimo. Comox Valley has a taste of all British Columbia’s wonders. Whether it is skiing/snowshoeing down Mount Washington ski hill, tubing down Puntledge River, beachcombing at Hornby Island or hiking/biking on Cumberland trails, there is always an outdoor adventure nearby in all seasons. If you need a break from the woods, you can kick-back and enjoy the mountainous scenery and explore the many cute cafes, bakeries, and boutiques that Comox Valley has to offer.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant coordinates administrative support services for site and regional managers while overseeing the work of other administrative staff. They are responsible for data management, financial reporting, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of business unit documentation.