Regional Administrator

Skilled Trades Ontario•Mississauga, ON

4h•CA$26 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Administrator provides comprehensive administrative and front-line reception support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of Skilled Trades Ontario Regional Office. Serving as the first point of contact for all visitors, callers, and external stakeholders, this role delivers courteous and professional customer service while managing visitor access, directing inquiries, and maintaining a welcoming office environment. The incumbent performs a wide range of administrative duties including financial and non-financial data entry, research and report preparation, calendar and meeting coordination, and document management. This position is also responsible for facilities-related tasks such as coordinating building access, liaising with vendors and contractors for office maintenance, and managing office equipment and supplies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion while supporting the day-to-day needs of staff and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

Demonstrated 2-5 years’ experience as a receptionist or administrative assistant.
Reception best practices, procedures and STO standards to provide front line reception services for STO.
STO organizational structure and services to route calls to the appropriate department/unit or staff member.
Secretarial and administrative practices to provide administrative services to an assigned manager/supervisor and team.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work courteously and cooperatively with management, clients and other stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to relay information in a clear/concise manner.
Ability to work independently, taking initiative as required and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to support organizational change initiatives, contributing to a positive and adaptable work environment.
Experience with computer and data systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat Pro.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform financial and non-financial data entry and maintain accurate records.
Handle sensitive information with discretion and ensure compliance with privacy policies.
Maintain building access, facilitate the ordering, programming, and assignment of employee and guest access cards.
Liaison with staff, vendors and contractors to facilitate office repairs and maintenance
Maintaining office furniture and equipment, calling for repairs and service, updating postage meter rates, and maintaining the printer/copier (calling for service, toner, paper, etc.)
Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and assist with booking meeting rooms or virtual conferencing tools.
Organize, file, and retrieve documents (physical and digital), including scanning and archiving.
Assist with tracking and reconciling office expenses or petty cash.
Perform research on assigned topics and prepare research findings.
Provide courteous and professional service to all visitors and callers, resolving minor inquiries or complaints when possible, and triaging inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
Receives and directs incoming visitors, including couriers, deliveries, contractors, and clients to the appropriate staff member or office area.
Maintains visitor logbook and issues visitor passes.
General office administration support, including receiving and preparing mailings, couriers, and ordering office supplies/refreshments.
Help maintain a clean and organized reception, common and kitchen areas of the office.
Answer and direct incoming calls and emails professionally; take messages or respond as appropriate.
Assist in implementing visitor safety protocols and emergency evacuation procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the regional manager.