Marketing & Administrative Coordinator

Established in 1973, Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. (V&R) provides mechanical & electrical engineering design services to a variety of clients and facilities including institutional, healthcare, elementary secondary and post-secondary, residential/affordable housing, industrial, municipal and recreational. We have a history of successful design of both small and large scale projects, while maintaining excellent client relationships in the institutional, healthcare, municipal, commercial and industrial industries.

V&R is at the forefront of promoting equality and inclusion within the engineering industry. We believe that a diverse, inclusive and equal workplace not only helps us better understand our clients but enhances our firm’s ability to grow and evolve. Over the past 40+ years we have made equality in our offices a company-wide goal, and inclusion is our underlying principle. We encourage our team of directors, engineers, designers, and support staff to grow within our organization. We believe that we have created a workplace where professionals have equal opportunities to succeed at every level. Our firm is committed to fairness, equity, and inclusive employment/career opportunities. V&R is also committed to incorporating the principles of equity and inclusivity into all aspects of its operations, policies, programs, procedures, guidelines and practices.

The firm which has full offices in London and Ottawa, is currently looking for a Marketing and Administrative Coordinator to join our growing London team.

Position Details:

- Preparation of reports, proposals, and specifications and other correspondence.
- Proofread and edit materials to ensure quality of language, proper format and accuracy of content.
- Creation of new digital marketing materials and initiatives.
- Maintain and update company social media presence including the company website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
- Working independently and with various staff members to ensure accuracy and maintain organization of filing system, which includes catalogues, files and drawings.
- Answer phone calls, take messages, organizing business orders and mailing, greet clients as they enter the office.
- Work to deadlines, and overtime when required to meet project schedules.
- Provide leadership and help formulate company strategies and policies in areas that affect the clerical department.
- Participate in the Social Committee to provide company events including internal office and family events.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office
- The ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written)
- G license and own vehicle (office is not accessible by bus)

Why V&R?
Competitive compensation and benefit package, and the opportunity to join a medium sized, employee owned, established firm with a history of prioritizing and investing in employee’s learning, development and growth opportunities. Opportunity to join a growing company and team with the ability to be a part of projects of various sizes and complexities. Excellent career and growth opportunity.

**Salary**: $15.00-$23.59 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- London, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)