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Job DescriptionIn this role, as Senior Project Administrator the position provides first level support to a variety of departmental professionals (Project, Group, and Business Managers) to produce project reports, and directs the Junior Report Administrator’s tasks. This senior person will also be primary back up for the Supervisor of Administrative Support absences. This position operates under limited supervision. Often assigned tasks to lead to completion and work independently.
- Thirty to fifty percent of this role involves ensuring the main deliverable, final project reports, to our clients within Metallurgical Operations are produced as a consistent and quality product.
- Works closely with all levels of the organization, and external clients, to coordinate project reports. These need to be formatted, reviewed, tracked, and delivered in a timely manner.
- Vacation/absence responsibility to back up the Supervisor of the Administrative Support Group. Approximately ten percent of time is allocated to this duty and responsibility.
- Ongoing training and mentoring of Junior Project Administrator and general administrative employees, responsible for Peer Role in Shine Program.
- Keys in, edits, proofreads and finalizes reports using computer systems and software.
- Administrative Support is also required.
- Senior travel arranger and accommodation reservations. Allocated at approximately ten percent.
- Reception back up due to breaks, meetings, and illness. Allocated at approximately two to four percent.
- Minutes and filing. Allocated at approximately two to four percent.
- Arranging client meetings, planning visits, and booking travel arrangements like hotels and cars. Allocated at approximately seven to nine percent.
- May be assigned special or ad hoc projects, periodically
- Education: College or University graduate.
- Experience: 5 to 10 years of previous work experience in a similar environment.
- Must possess a very high level of verbal and written communication skills including grammar and
- composition.
- Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
- Candidates must have advanced proficiency in using various type of computer software (Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint, Adobe, Skype, Outlook, etc.).
- A solid understanding of Oracle applications would also an asset.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional
- environment.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills including grammar and composition.
- Ability to work well with others and independently with proven leadership skills.
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Works well under pressure.
- Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health,
- Safety and Environment, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
Salary: $25 to $27 per hour
Some benefit highlights:
- 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision
- Paid time off
- RRSP Program Eligibility
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.
Skills Required
- College or university graduation
- 5 to 10 years of previous work experience in a similar environment
- Very high-level verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and composition
- Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions safely, accurately, and timely
- Advanced proficiency with computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Skype, and Outlook
- Understanding of Oracle applications
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced professional environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with proven leadership skills
- Proven time management skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Compliance with company Health, Safety and Environment, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies
- Authorization to work in Canada
SGS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SGS and has not been reviewed or approved by SGS.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is part of the U.S. package and is generally viewed as adequate even if not standout. Company information also underscores healthcare coverage as a standard element of the offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) is commonly included in the U.S., and group disclosures reference post‑employment benefit plans in select regions. These components provide a baseline of retirement security beyond core pay.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive/bonus structures are part of the compensation mix and cited positively in some regions and roles. Punctual pay is also highlighted as a plus.
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