Office Administrator and Project Support

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 700+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 20+ office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Administrative Assistant, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Role
In this key role, you will ensure our office operates smoothly by providing support across all levels of the company, coordinating events, leading programs, and managing essential office services. You'll have the autonomy to drive initiatives independently while handling sensitive and confidential information, including legal and financial documents.

You will collaborate closely with our management team, operations managers, and a Canada-wide shared services team, supporting SLR's documentation requirements across all offices and helping maintain consistency and quality in our deliverables.
 

The ideal candidate brings excellent communication skills, a proactive and positive approach to new challenges, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to build lasting relationships across the organization—from entry-level employees to senior management. You will become a trusted resource for guidance on company policies, processes, and general support for any task.

Success in this role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, effective time management, and a collaborative mindset that embodies our One Team culture. You will thrive in a dynamic, flexible work environment alongside a dedicated and engaged team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing office procedures to maintain smooth daily operations
• Procuring and managing office supplies, allocating office space, and organizing maintenance
• Provide office reception duties as needed, including welcoming and guiding visitors and clients
• Assist with planning company events
• Assist in coordinating internal and client meetings, including meeting room booking, A/V setup, food and beverage supply, cleanup, and taking meeting minutes
• Assist in travel bookings
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining office and workstation equipment/accessories
• On-boarding and training of new staff on office-specific and company-wide policies and procedures
• General office upkeep and other administrative duties as required

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here's what else you'll enjoy as part of our team:

· Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives

· Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

• Experience in office and/or project administration preferred
• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, and time management skills
• Strong proofreading and keyboarding skills
• Experience with project cost controls and invoicing
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams / SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Acrobat
• Experience with EQuIS and Deltek Vantagepoint is an asset
• Experience working in the environmental services industry is an asset
• Based in Calgary, AB
   

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.