Administrative Assistant, for Cowi in North America

3 months ago

Edmonton, Canada COWI Full time

**Administrative Assistant**

Edmonton

Regular, Part time (20 hours per week)

Onsite

**_Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Are you_** **_someone with good organizational skills and a predisposition to take immediate action, monitor follow-up, and ensure closure on a wide variety of tasks? Can you represent the office in a professional manner dealing with senior internal/external clients regularly? Then join us and we can be great together_**

**Turn challenges into sustainable solutions**
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Canadian team. Your primary task will be to assist with the day-to-day administrative aspects of running the office and will enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment. Together with customers, partners, and colleagues, we shape a future where people and societies grow and flourish. We do that by co-creating sustainable and beautiful solutions that improve the quality of life for people today and many generations ahead.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Provide administrative support like filing, typing, preparing reports, and circulating office mail, and perform receptionist services such as answering and routing telephone calls and greeting visitors
- Manage office supplies and invoicing
- Serve as the first point of contact for questions and information on onboarding, IT, health and safety, etc., and direct questions to appropriate sources
- Assist peers and departmental team members with overflow, special projects, and day-to-day tasks, and maintain a system to track items requiring follow-up and follow-through
- Exercise independent judgment, escalating serious or unique situations to higher levels
- Assist with additional office responsibilities, i.e. special office projects, social functions, etc., and assist in other administrative matters as required

**Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future**
The first step to growth in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will:

- Have a proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and detail-oriented environment where multiple projects are always in motion, previous experience in a similar role is advantageous
- Have high attention to detail and a great focus on keeping track of commitments and responsibilities
- Exhibit the ability to perform effectively during periods with stringent time schedules
- Be able to interact effectively with all levels of management within the organization
- Demonstrate a solid commitment to workplace professionalism and ethical conduct
- Preferably have access to reliable transportation for running errands (costs reimbursed)

**A place to work and so much more**

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

**What we also offer**:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just an attractive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full-time hires get minimum of 3 weeks' vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual Fitness spending account. Yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga or gym membership | Group RRSP program with company matching | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Extended Health coverage with 100% of premiums paid by us | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

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**Equal opportunity employer**

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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