The opportunity

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd is currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our Fort St. John office as a Safety / Administrative Assistant.  As a crucial member of our team, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing reception and administrative support to our dedicated branch staff.

This position reports to the Office Administrator

Who we are

At Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd, we’re proud to be recognized as one of the leading Geotechnical Engineering & Testing companies in Fort St. John.  We deliver the service, support, and solutions to our clients’ construction projects in the residential/commercial/industrial, oil-and-gas, mining, and infrastructure market sectors.  We continue to work hard at being the first choice in materials testing and engineering for our clients.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming phone calls, ensuring seamless redirection to the appropriate personnel.
• Greet Clients in a professional manner.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support across various departments, contributing to the smooth operation of our office.
• General AP duties under direction of Office Administrator
• File vehicle maintenance records and schedule for appointments.
• Administration of the branch’s health and safety program.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for office and coffee room supplies.
• Data entry in engineering specific software.

What you will get

• Hourly wage starts at $22
• 2 weeks of paid holiday (4% of wage)
• Benefits start after 3 months

 Who we are looking for

• Experience with alpha numeric data entry
• Experience in MS Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

More about us

Metro Testing + Engineering Ltd is a multi-cultural and diverse organization with employees from around the globe; our commitment to building an extraordinary team has no borders. There are 15 different languages spoken in our corporate office and flagship firm alone. Foreign educated workers hold positions at every level of our company, ranging from entry level technicians, engineers, administrators to branch managers and principal owners.

We are strong believers in global community and accountability.