Administrative Assistant

MDS Aero Support Corporation•Thompson, MB

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Working in partnership with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, MDS AeroTest operates the GLACIER aircraft engine icing test facility in Thompson, Manitoba. GLACIER is a unique, world-class facility that provides turbofan engine manufactures with a critical capability to conduct ice ingestion certification testing for the next generation of aircraft engines. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant (Temporary Contract) to join our team. In this role you will be tasked with a myriad of administrative functions. You will work closely with both the General Manager and the Administrative coordinator. As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible to liaise with customers, suppliers, visitors and other MDS offices and support all office administrative tasks in accordance with Company procedures. If you consider yourself to be highly organized but also enjoys variety, this might be the role for you!

Requirements

Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a professional business environment
Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to handle changing priorities and to work under pressure with minimum supervision
Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Proficiency with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint).
Excellent spelling, grammar, proof-reading, and administrative skills
Knowledge of accounting procedures and documentation
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work overtime if required
Must possess a valid driver’s permit and reliable motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

With a keen eye for the finest of details, you plan and organize yourself, establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities when appropriate.
You are customer oriented and can meet or exceed expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
You communicate clearly and concisely checking others understanding of information communicated.
You can work collaboratively with others to help a team achieve its goals.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and office management support by being the system / process/procedure owner.
Maintain Inventory records and receive logs.
Coordinate services with external suppliers and vendors
Maintain Visitor and Access Card Register
Provide Site Orientation when required
Make travel arrangements, such as plane reservations, hotel accommodations, auto rentals as required
Organize and assist with staff events
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.