Administrative Assistant - Richmond, Canada - Rimkus Consulting Group Canada, Inc.

Rimkus Consulting Group Canada, Inc.

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview

The Administrative Assistant, Built Environment Solutions, is responsible for supporting their assigned business group by performing clerical and administrative duties for office personnel, including assisting with special projects as requested.

They work under general supervision in the execution of assigned tasks.

Essential Job Functions

Matter-Specific Administration_
Receives incoming assignments and inputs into the company system with accuracy and efficiency.
Works within the company system to ensure the timely opening of new matters by tracking statuses and communicating with the Conflict Check team, proposal writers, and consultants when needed.
Maintains matterrelated and general office files per company directives.
May require efficient processing of proformas by coordinating with consultants to meet monthly deadlines and client expectations.
May be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of client invoices and the prompt sending of invoices/potential supporting documentation to clients.
May oversee matterrelated item storage.
General Office Administration_
Answers phones and routes calls/messages in accordance with company procedures if required.
Supports the business needs of the District Manager/Practice Leaders/other local management.
Performs administrative duties for the regional team as needed.
Provides backup support to other administrative staff to accommodate vacation requests/overflow work.
Responsible for proofreading, quality control, and distribution of outgoing work documents as needed.
Coordinates the purchasing of office supplies, equipment, etc.
Adheres to directives as outlined in the Built Environment Solutions Administrative Systems and Procedures Manual.
Offers assistance to internal clients in the form of troubleshooting issues as requested.
Attends and participates in monthly administrative conference calls.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Certifications

Postsecondary degree/diploma or higher desired.
3+ years' experience in an administrative capacity.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must possess ability to understand corporate operations and procedures.
Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Must possess excellent business writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as work requires continual attention to detail, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Must have ability to analyze and understand information and ideas presented in writing or communicated verbally.
Must be able to respond in writing or verbally to matterspecific and general inquiries from management, peers, clients, and external vendors.
Must have strong interpersonal skills.
Must have the ability to handle confidential information.

Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel Requirements
Work is performed primarily in a physical or remote office setting.

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, crouch, hear, and talk (must be able to speak and communicate clearly with employees).

Employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.

This position is salaried with a non-exempt status.

Regular working hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday and 8 am to 2:30 pm on Fridays, with a half hour for lunch.

There will be periods where overtime (or working outside of normal business hours) will be required, which the employee will need to comply with to meet the demands of the position.

Travel Requirements - Not expected for this position.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

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