Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Job title: Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Company: LaPrairie Group

Job description: LaPrairie Group of Companies is looking for an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join its team in downtown Calgary, Alberta.The Administrative Assistant / Receptionist will be responsible for facilitating general administrative support to LAPRAIRIE’s Calgary Office and overseeing all Reception duties.We are looking for a candidate who is experienced in the duties outlined below, is comfortable managing multiple tasks and thrives working independently.Job Responsibilities

• Receive, screen, and redirect incoming calls and inquiries to the appropriate individuals, departments, locations, or company. Take and send messages as required.
• Ensure office is kept clean and orderly.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipments.

• Order office supplies and maintain supply inventory.
• Liaise with Building Management. Coordinate office cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
• Arrange and book meetings in boardrooms, off-site conference halls, and other locations; ensuring required items are there (appropriate presentation equipment, catering etc.).
• Facilitate office safety program and coordinate online training.

• Complete accounting coding tasks and data entry.
• Manage office safety training and program.
• Provide administrative support for various departmental projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in administration.
• Excellent writing skills, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Independent worker with superior time management skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or designation relating to Business, Business Administration, or another related field, is an asset.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.

Please note, this is an in-office position. Work-from-home arrangements are not being offered.LaPrairie Group of Companies (LAPRAIRIE) is a family-owned group of diversified service companies providing customers with crane and rigging, heavy hauling, bulk commodity hauling, highway and bridge maintenance, civil construction, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, industrial minerals and fleet maintenance across North America. Through our member companies; LaPrairie Crane, Entrec Alberta, Capstan Hauling, Northland Fleet Services, LaPrairie Works, LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services, and CSI we have provided one-stop project solutions for over 43 years.

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:54:44 GMT

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