Administrative Assistant

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 160 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Richardson has approximately 3,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and our communities.

Richardson Pioneer, a division of Richardson International, is Canada’s leading agribusiness. Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season - providing agronomic services and advice, selling crop inputs, buying their crops at harvest and selling them to markets around the world through the most efficient network of high throughput Ag Business Centres in Western Canada.

Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an **Administrative Assistant** at our Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre located in **Davidson, SK**.

This position is responsible for handling customer inquiries and marketing credit products and services in a professional and courteous manner. This role requires regular and ongoing direct contact with customers in the delivery of high quality crop inputs and/or grain services.
- Receives customers, answers their questions, and receives payments for sales made.
- Completes deposit slips and makes bank deposits.
- Receives orders from operations staff and customers via telephone, and forwards it to operations staff for shipment.
- Monitors accounts receivable; under the direction of the Manager, maintains a file of accounts payable and prepares same for payment.
- Maintains office files covering transactions made at the facility, also maintains records of staff.
- Generates letters, memos and reports as requested.
- Compiles and provides information on items such as stocks in store, product sales, prices, shipments and accounts outstanding as requested by the Manager.
- Maintains and orders office supplies.
- Opens and distributes incoming mail and packages, and directs outgoing mail on a daily basis.
- Performs necessary housekeeping duties.
- Performs other related duties as required

One (1) year of work experience in office clerical work. Computer competent, with demonstrated ability in the use of word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Grade XII or recognized equivalent.

Demonstrated customer service orientation. Knowledge of standard office record-keeping procedures. Proven knowledge of grain and/or crop inputs products/services and processes. Demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with the public. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate work.

Richardson International provides an excellent compensation package, training and career development opportunities.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location