CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Overview

Thurber has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our team in Victoria, British Columbia.

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the office is well managed on all fronts, including office organization, document management, stocking of supplies, greeting guests, organizing couriers, etc.;
• Answering and directing phone calls;
• Coordinating general office maintenance including liaising with various suppliers and service companies;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate staff meetings, training programs, and other branch-level events and activities;
• Assist with invoicing processes and month-end data entry;
• Maintaining current contact information for customers/clients in the accounting system;
• Assist with formatting proposal and report documents;
• Assist with booking travel arrangements;
• Prepare and update various tracking sheets;
• Coordination of the onboarding process for new staff with the Branch Manager, HR, Payroll, IT, and Safety leads;
• Managing the branch intranet page and coordinating with Communications to share branch and personnel updates internally and externally on social media; and
• Other administrative duties, as required.

Qualifications and Assets

• 3+ years of experience as an administrative assistant, virtual assistant, or office administrative;
• Graduate of an Administrative Assistant program an asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint, in particular);
• Excellent communication skills and customer service;
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Outstanding organization and problem-solving skills;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and
• Self-starter and team player with a positive attitude.

Base Salary Range

• $55000 - $65,000 per year, based on a 40-hour work week.
• The posted wage range for this position represents the range for the experience and qualifications noted in this posting.
• The offered wage may be adjusted upward for candidates whose qualifications and experience exceed those expressed in this posting.
• Candidates with less experience and qualifications may be considered at a reduced starting wage.

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 Victoria:

• Our office is in the Vancouver Island Technology Park (VITP) which is centrally located along bus and bike routes. We offer onsite parking and a secure bicycle lock-up facility.
• The VITP is located on 35 acres of land with trails and pathways. Employees have access to the free 24/7 onsite fitness center.
• Our 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 Vision:

Building Canada with great people and great ideas.

Our Mission:

Delivering specialist advice and services where projects meet the ground.

Our Values:

Passion and quality in what we do: working collaboratively, respectfully, sustainably, and safely.

• Put family first
• Pick up the phone
• Encourage creativity
• Work hard

Our Commitment:

We promise our clients, our people and our partners to:

• Serve our clients well.
• Meet changing client needs.
• Value our people and our communities.
• Build advantage by how we manage.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work for a remarkable organization that takes pride in its employees - apply today!