The successful candidate will:
Assist the Communications team with the following tasks:
- Provide support for internal and external events (including but not limited to Water|Earth|Innovation conference, employee engagement events, and community and public relations events, etc.)
- Responsible for organizing office engagement and celebration activities (birthday/milestone recognition)
- Coordinate and facilitate school presentations
- Coordinate and facilitate facility tours
- Support in coordinating corporate initiatives
- Provide support in inventory control for marketing and promotional materials
- Monitor office supplies and order as needed (e.g. coffee supplies, stationary, etc.)
- Maintain electronic filing systems
- Organize and prepare for meetings including scheduling, minute taking, agenda preparation, catering as applicable, and setup/cleanup
- Support the development of corporate documents and publications
- Provide backup support for the Public Relations and Communications Specialist and the Marketing and Communications Specialist
- Provide backup support for the Corporate Secretary and the Corporate Assistant
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Process expense claims
- Promote and demonstration Aquatera’s Core Values
- Perform other duties as required
Assist Engineering Department with the following tasks:
- Organize and prepare for meetings including scheduling, minute taking, agenda preparation, catering as applicable, and setup/cleanup (County Info Share, Staff and Project, Standards)
- Assist with document preparation and formatting (Request for Proposals, Tenders and Contracts, and Standards, etc.)
- Maintain Final Acceptance Certificate records including archiving and disposal
- Maintenance of files/records
- Data entry into Cityworks/GIS (e.g. design documents, field surveys, field inspections and data books)
- Deficiency list creation from field data/notes
- Hard copy drawing and report scanning, filing and maintenance
- Contract document filing and file maintenance
- Travel arrangements
- Expense claim processing support / Visa reconciliation
- Perform other duties as required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Dependable
- Motivated
- Self starter
- Public speaking skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro and in creating PDF packages and forms with the ability to learn new specialized internal programs
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Values consistent with Aquatera Values
- Able to work flexible schedules including evenings and weekends
- Strong writing skills with the ability to write and format moderately complex correspondence
- Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment
- Ability to remain calm and poised in difficult situations
- Ability to manage files and projects from start to finish
- Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Ability to adapt to new technology
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
- Demonstrated time management skill with the ability to meet deadlines and work in an organized and systematic manner
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact, discretion and decorum
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have:
- Administrative/Business Diploma and/or equivalent office experience
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Two to three years of relevant experience
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driving abstract
As conditions of employment the following will be required:
- Provision of a valid Canadian Driver’s licence, minimum Class 5
- Provision of a driver’s abstract satisfactory to the Employer
- Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive drug and alcohol test
We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.