Administrative Assistant - Richmond Hill, Canada - HDR

HDR

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Richmond Hill, Canada

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Description

Administrative Assistant

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.

As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Administrative Assistant, we'll count on you to:
Provide reception duties, answering and directing telephone calls, delivering messages, greeting employees and visitors, sending couriers, and distributing incoming mail
Responsible for maintaining office and kitchen supplies
Coordinate and manage meeting facilities and arrangements
Type, revise and combine materials such as correspondence, reports, forms, and meeting minutes using MSWord
Word processing as needed, including formatting and proofreading letters, memos, and reports
Support production of reports and drawings

- required to work in the Richmond Hill office every day

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree
A minimum of 2 years of administrative experience in an office environment
Ability to work under pressure in a team environment with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
A cando positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employeeowned culture is a must
Proficiency in MS Teams
Current Joint Health & Safety Certificate
Current First Aid/CPR Certificate

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication including grammar, punctuation, proofreading, spelling and telephone skills
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and various managers in a fastpaced environment
Selfmotivated, wellorganized and detailoriented
Ability to handle confidential information
Proficiency with MS Office including Word and Outlook
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employeeowned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance.

In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location:
Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill

Industry:
Administrative

Schedule:
Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

BusinessClass:
Marketing and Admin

Job Posting:
May 10, 2024