Office Assistant

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Office Assistant to provide essential support in managing day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the team.

In this role you will be a valued member at Dawson Road Maintenance, working as a temporary, full-time Office Assistant (OA2), reporting to: Manager of Operations. This role is responsible for answering phone calls, managing the front desk, and performing a variety of administrative tasks.  Your base location will be Fort St. John, BC. This is an expression of interest posting.

Fort St. John 

Work hard, play hard in Fort St. John! Beyond city limits, discover lakes and wilderness adventures. Not an outdoor enthusiast? No problem! Enjoy an underrated arts scene with a 413-seat theatre, art gallery, and vibrant local performances. Reduce your commute, save on housing costs, and increase your leisure and enjoyment of life in Fort St. John. Visit Dawson Road Maintenance's website to read more. 

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office.
  
• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls in a timely manner.
• Entering service requests into DRM’s public communication system.
• Assisting with social media management as required.
• Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
• Arrange travel and accommodation and prepare purchase requisitions as required.
• Assist Management team with various tasks that include creating, maintaining, and updating tracking spreadsheets efficiently and accurately, creating and tracking outside jobs, creating, and submitting chargeable maintenance costs, taking, and creating meeting minutes, ordering office supplies, etc.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, scanning, email and data entry.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A positive attitude that enjoys challenges.
• Proven work experience as a receptionist or front office representative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook Express.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative to assist where necessary.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include, People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

Dawson Group is expanding, and we need people like you to join us on our journey to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

 Apply now to start the conversation!

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