Junior Administrative Assistant (2026051383)
Overview
Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an early career or entry level Administrative Assistant to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. This position is a full-time salaried role working from our Edmonton office location.
Thurber provides geotechnical, environmental and construction materials engineering and testing services for a variety of industries across Canada. Our multidisciplinary expertise allows us to work on problems related to earth, the environment and construction materials. We solve problems in a wide variety of industries including transportation, building construction, municipal infrastructure, land development, dams and water resources, industrial development, mining, oil and gas, marine and environmental services.
As our Administrative Assistant, you will be trained in and work on a variety of office and project administrative tasks to develop your skills with guidance and mentorship from our team.
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
- Assisting in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports;
- Maintaining a filing system;
- Ordering office supplies and researching new deals and suppliers;
- Maintaining current contact information for customers/clients in the accounting system;
- Performing data entry at month end in preparation for issuing prebills to project management personnel;
- Reviewing and reconciling company credit card statements for each expense account;
- Answering and directing phone calls;
- Organizing and scheduling appointments;
- Planning meetings and taking detailed minutes;
- Assisting with the preparation of proposal and report documents;
- Uploading and downloading documents to/from project document control sites;
- Booking travel arrangements;
- Providing general support to visitors;
- Acting as the point of contact for internal and external clients; and,
- Liaising with other administrative assistants to handle requests and queries.
Qualifications and Assets
- High School diploma;
- Prior Administrative Assistant training or education is an asset;
- Zero to five years of experience as an administrative assistant;
- Intermediate or better typing skills (approximately 40 words per minute or better);
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint);
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work;
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills; and,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What we offer
Upon joining Thurber Engineering you'll be welcomed into a casual, inclusive and professional office environment where open communication is valued at all levels. We're eager to help our team reach their potential which is why many of our team members spend much of their career with us! Here are the benefits of working for us in Edmonton:
- Our flat organizational structure allows easy access to senior professionals, corporate leaders, and subject matter experts across the company for mentorship and feedback.
- Our culture is respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and fun.
- We offer financial support towards professional development.
- We provide health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and an Employee and Family assistance program with 24/7 support online or over the phone.
About Thurber
Thurber Engineering Ltd. provides environmental, geotechnical, and materials engineering and testing services. A Canadian-owned company since 1957, we are consistently recognized for the quality of our work, the knowledge of our people, and for conducting our business with integrity.
Our team continues to grow as we build our reputation by working closely with our clients to provide timely, high-value solutions and technical support. Thurber is wholly owned by our senior employees and operates from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.
At Thurber, we know that our success can be attributed to the hard working, innovative group of people who come in every day ready and excited to take on new challenges and solve problems. We seek out team members who work hard, innovate, and operate with integrity. Our regional diversity gives us specialized knowledge of the various and complex geological and environmental conditions across Canada.
Our Purpose:
To make a difference for people.
Our Values:
Passion:
We're driven to deliver our best and inspire others.
Quality:
We're committed to providing our clients with a quality experience, in both service and product.
Caring:
We show kindness and concern for others, the environment, and the industry.
Together:
We make a difference for people by working with passion, quality, and care - together.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!