Administrative Assistant

at  LGL Limited

LGL Limited is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in St. John’s, NL. This is a great opportunity to grow a career with a well-established environmental company located in eastern Newfoundland.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from the College of the North Atlantic’s Office Administration (Executive) Program (or equivalent).
• Able and willing to collaborate with others, but also able to work alone in what is at times a busy office environment.
• Attention to detail while handling various ongoing tasks.
• Personable, professional demeanor able to gladly take-on and handle requests from staff and management.
• Accountable and reliable – able to deliver on tasks in a timely and accurate manner, including meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – a good communicator and listener.
• Proficient with office hardware, including computers, copiers/scanners, telecom equipment, etc.
• Able to edit and format documents and to compose well-written emails, memos, letters, and spreadsheets using MS Office 365 Business.
• Takes initiative and has an aptitude for learning.
• Confident and able to work in a highly technical (i.e., scientific) and ever-changing work environment.
• Willing and able to work beyond standard hours if necessary (note: this would be the exception rather than the norm).
• Experience would be an asset, but high quality, recent graduates are welcome to apply.

As a full-time, salaried Administrative Assistant, the successful candidate will work Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm as a key member of the administrative team providing crucial services and support to professional biologists and managers. Due to the nature of the position, this would be an in-office posting, although remote work may be possible during special circumstances.
The work is highly variable, with each day bringing new challenges working both in a team and independently. The position involves access to confidential information that must be treated accordingly.