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SNC-Lavalin’s Environment & Geoscience group offers consulting services in the following areas: Geotechnical, Geoenvironmental, Environmental Risk Assessment, Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation, Environmental Studies, Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Air Quality and Green House Gas Emissions, Sustainability, Environmental Management and Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Rural Development, Waste Management, Hydrogeology and Water Resources.
Our commitment to excellence extends to our workplace where we offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits including a generous Pension program and an Employee Share Ownership Plan, in-house training programs, a strong emphasis on health and safety, support for continuing education and professional development, and the opportunity to work with and learn from senior technical experts and professionals.
ABOUT THE THEP:
The Trail Area Health & Environment Program is a community program promoting health and the environment in the Trail BC area. Our focus is on promoting children's healthy development and preventing lead exposure. We work with families and residents, offering a comprehensive program of supports and up-to-date information. With over 25 years’ experience, our program has greatly improved air quality and reduced lead exposure in children through various programs including Family Health, Air Quality and Home & Garden. Our collaborative approach has been recognized with a BC Premier’s Award. The SNC-Lavalin office in Trail delivers the Home and Garden portion of the THEP including soil assessment, soil remediation, the Healthy Homes, and Lead-safe Renovation support programs. The THEP Home & Garden Program is delivered by SNC-Lavalin out of the Community Program Office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main tasks of the Administrative Assistant for the Community Program Office include:
- Support the work of the Home & Garden program and other occasionally other aspects of the THEP (e.g. Family Health)
- Answering phone calls, emails and handling walk-ins
- Responding to or directing questions to the team from the public
- Internal communications and facilitating timely and accurate responses to inquires about the THEP
- In-take of lead-safe renovation requests
- Electronic data filing
- Database tracking, scanning and filing
- Data entry
- Report generation and mailing
- General office administration – office supply ordering, coordinate office maintenance, etc.
- Assist with monthly account reconciliation
- Meeting preparation, printing, creating meeting packages
- Participation in SNC Lavalin’s safety and integrity programs and assist with routine office safety procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of general office administration experience
- Preference will be given to candidates who have some formal training in office administration and/or information management
- Strong written and computer skills with experience working in MS Word, Excel and Office 365
- Self-motivated with excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Database knowledge (such as MS Access) would be a significant asset
- Knowledge of home-renovation would be an asset
- A local resident is preferred and/or someone with community navigator training
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or and other characteristics protected by law.
While SNC-Lavalin would like to thank all those that apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
