Office Administrator

at  Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We’re currently seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join our team in the Ottawa office. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a collaborative and welcoming atmosphere and acting as a face of Arup for our employees and visitors. You’ll ensure that our office operations are running smoothly and will act as a point of contact for office queries. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment and is comfortable juggling multiple priorities with a calm and professional demeanor.

• resident residing within proximity of our office location
• minimum three years of applicable experience in a similar role, ideally in professional services
• an associate or bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred
• proficiency in MS Office Suite and other standard applications/software programs and databases
• ability to adapt quickly and jump into projects with excitement
• French language skills an asset
• strong organizational skills and effective time management abilities
• proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining relationships
• attentive to detail, committed to ensuring accuracy and quality in all tasks