Risk & Legal Assistant - Morriston, Canada - North America Construction Ltd

North America Construction Ltd

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Morriston, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

NAC is currently seeking a Risk & Legal Assistant to join our head office team. Individuals with strong communication and administration skills are encouraged to apply.- Location:

21 Queen St.

, Morriston, ON (Hwy 6/Hwy 401)***:

The Risk & Legal Assistant provides research and administrative support to the department and provides the Construction Risk Manager with administrative duties related to various committee/meetings, presentations, correspondence, research, and general administrative duties.

This position is a key member of the risk/legal team and collaborates with the corporate administrative team and other departments within the organization.

POSITION DUTIES:

Actively support the NAC Health & Safety Program and all actions specific to meeting annual HSE goals and objectives.
Establish, implement and improve existing workflows and administrative procedures within the department.
Act as the point of contact for the department, handling queries relating to risk & legal general insurance, shareholder, invoices & costs, approvals, and other items. Keep applicable personnel informed of progress and any issues that require attention.
Lead and coordinate and complete the annual corporate and project related insurance requirements.
Collaborate with all projects personnel to coordinate correspondence with the department in the preparation of claims, proceedings, etc.,.
Foster communication and maintain electronic documents and files relevant to the department. This includes working with our legal provider to maintain accuracy within our legal portal.
Generate and maintain various documentation for the shareholder registry program.
Assist, prepare, and distribute project related insurance, bonding, and legal information.
Communicate with external stakeholders (i.e. clients, counsel, officials)
Track legal costs on a monthly basis and distribute summary to executives.
Track external (thirdparty legal, consultants, etc.) department costs on a monthly and projectbyproject basis.
Process, track, follow up with billing, invoice, and payment status for risk, legal, and insurance costs.
Maintain the organizations business licences to ensure current and up to date.
Merge General (GC) and Supplementary (SC) contract documents/reports
Prepare and draft various standard letters and coordinate letters of credit.
Obtain project specific bonding as required, working with our thirdparty provider
Manage and disseminate departmental correspondence (i.e. insurance)
Maintain monthly project start and performance log.
Conduct research as required.
Participate in other corporate initiatives as assigned by the Construction Risk Manager/CFO.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Diploma/Degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, English or equivalent preferred.
Superior written and communication skills with enthusiasm and a positive, resultsfocused attitude.
Excellent organization and timemanagement skills.
Proven ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
Superior attention to detail.
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills.
Tact, diplomacy, flexibility, listening, and persuasion skills.
Insurance/legal background an asset.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and an excellent ability to learn new programs (custom databases).

NAC Offers:

Competitive compensation
Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Excellent company matched pension plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plans
Additional time off between Christmas a
nd New Year's Day
Community involvement opportunities
Friendly working environment
Numerous team activities and various company events

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals.

If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information.