Administrative Assistant

at  The Shaw Group Limited

The Shaw Group Limited is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five Retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates through several divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Brick Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, and Shaw Living Homes Limited.
The Shaw Group is looking to add an energetic and customer service-oriented individual in the role of Administrative Assistant. This position is based out of our Lantz, NS Head Office. We are looking for someone who is reliable with a positive attitude and takes pride in what they do.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer proficiency.
• Customer Service experience
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Embody a customer focused attitude and understand the importance of our internal and external customers.
• High School Graduate
• Post-Secondary Diploma in Business or Office Administration is an asset.

Skills

• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Office Administration

About The Shaw Group Limited
The Shaw Group is one of Eastern Canada’s leading manufacturers and community developers. With a strong focus on products for the construction industry, we compete in a variety of market sectors and produce close to 1,000 individual products in 12 facilities across the Maritimes. Five retail Shaw Centres and more than 300 dealers sell Shaw Group products. Our company operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Shaw Brick, Shaw Precast Solutions, Shaw Resources, Clayton Developments Limited, MMH Prestige Homes Inc., Ven-Rez Products Limited, Shaw Lifestyle and Shaw Living.

• Providing administrative support to all departmental members.
• Courteously receive and screen all in-bound calls, emails, and visitors.
• Coordinate office activities.
• Review, evaluate and distribute all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor with all employees, management, executives, customers and visitors at all times.
• Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.