Administrative Assistant - Military veterans preferred

Canada - Ontario, Mississauga

Job Summary

Our client’s Engineering department is seeking a highly talented administrative assistant for immediate employment in Client office in Concord, Ontario. The appropriately qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate a strong established administrative career preferably within the transportation engineering/public works industry.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and/or proof memos, letters, correspondences and other documents; such documents will include technical and legal terminology

• Familiar with the concepts, practices, and procedures used in engineering and public works

• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish more complicated goals

• Uses Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other programs to accomplish work

• Provide general administrative support including answering/placing telephone calls, schedule meetings, research non-technical matters

• Assist with the processing and tracking of invoices, verify that invoices meet the approved format

• Provide back up support and assist with work overflow as needed

• Maintain routine and confidential records and files, including electronic and document filing

• Assist project managers with basic & procedural information during the tendering process

• Gather and process expense reports for department managers in a timely manner

• Attends project meetings as required, prepare meeting minutes

Minimum Requirements

• HS + 4 YORE or AA/AS (US) + 2 YORE or Diploma/Certificate (Canada) + 2 YORE

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of Microsoft Word including formatting of reports and documents, as well as extensive Excel spreadsheet experience

• Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe PDF editing, Webex conferencing

• Mastery of written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years relevant experience

• Experience preferably in Engineering or Construction fields

• University or Business College Diploma/Certificate or equivalent in Business Administration is desired

• Fluency in French (written/spoken)

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is

pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions

inclusion, diversity and overall

employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our

core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only

delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Engineering - Transportation

Business Line Transportation

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country Canada

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 230976BR

Clearance Required No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.