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Parsons is now hiring an amazingly talentedAdministrative Assistantto support our Faro MineRemediation Project Office in Whitehorse In this role you will perform various administrative, clerical, data collection, data entry, and report writing tasks specific to assigned project or work groupMost assignments require familiarity with standard Company processes, clearcommunicationand computer skills.
What You'll Be Doing:
Gathers statistics and general data; reviews and combines this information into established reports for use within and outside the unit. May develop new reports or revise existing reports, as directed. Such reports may be in spreadsheet or graphical formats, or narrativestyleword processing.
Be responsible forverifying data gathered, such as matching supplier invoices against file copies.
Distributes reports as directed by immediate supervisor.
Originates correspondence and reports not requiring the personal attention of immediate supervisor.
Answers telephone, taking and relaying messages. Receives, sorts, and distributes mail.
Establishand maintain records of equipment, including a log of equipment service dates.
Initiaterequests for service.
Obtain basic data for completion of the unit's overhead budget and prepare associated recurring reports.
Produce a comparative report of actual expenditures against budget as directed.
Coordinate physical space requirements for the assigned unit.
Periodically prepare an occupancy report by project or gather information to complete staffing reports for the unit and/or several projects, as directed by immediate supervisor.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
High School Diploma and 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Good business English and general office practice skills arerequired
Demonstratedproficiencyin keyboard skills, as well as a working knowledge of MS Windows and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, is required
Class 5 Driver's License
Understanding and awareness of the Kaska Dena culture and communities within northern BC and Yukon.
This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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