About the role

  • Administrative Assistant at PCL Constructors Canada Inc. providing administrative support and contributing to operational excellence in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks for manager, department, or team.
  • Developing and maintaining customer-focused relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Answering telephone calls and taking messages for manager, department, or team members.
  • Ensuring appropriate document control and compliance through filing, composing, and editing documents and reports for district office.
  • Assisting with planning meetings and events, including arranging for catering, booking locations, and distributing information.
  • Arranging travel, hotel, and car reservations and preparing travel itinerary.
  • Ordering office supplies for department as requested.
  • Supporting mail distribution and courier requests.
  • Greeting visitors and answering their questions, directing them to meeting rooms, and connecting them with employees. (if applicable)

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • Associates or bachelor’s degree, diploma or certificate in office administration program considered an asset.
  • 1 year of experience in an administrative role or equivalent technical experience.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and adapt to change.
  • Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Ability to effectively handle difficult situations and remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Ability to create, edit, proofread, and format documents/presentations.
  • Basic skills in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe, and OneNote.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Level II (Secret) clearance issued by the PSPC Contract Security Program.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
  • Annual discretionary performance bonuses
  • RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
  • Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
  • Life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and family care support
  • Health and lifestyle spending account options
  • Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
  • Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
  • Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Job title

Administrative Assistant

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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