Office Assistant; Temporary

Office Assistant (Temporary)

Fort St. John, BC Full‑time $34.45/hour

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Office Assistant to provide essential support in managing day‑to‑day operations. The ideal candidate will excel in coordinating administrative tasks, scheduling, and communication, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the team.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working as a temporary, full‑time Office Assistant (OA2), reporting to the Manager of Operations. This role is responsible for answering phone calls, managing the front desk, and performing a variety of administrative tasks. Your base location will be Fort St. John, BC.
This is an expression of interest posting.

• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the office.
• Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls in a timely manner.
• Enter service requests into DRM’s public communication system.
• Assist with social media management as required.
• Provide basic and accurate information in‑person and via phone/email.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk.
• Arrange travel and accommodation and prepare purchase requisitions as required.
• Assist Management team with various tasks that include creating, maintaining, and updating tracking spreadsheets efficiently and accurately, creating and tracking outside jobs, creating, and submitting chargeable maintenance costs, taking, and creating meeting minutes, ordering office supplies, etc.
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, scanning, email and data entry.

• A positive attitude that enjoys challenges.
• Proven work experience as a receptionist or front office representative.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Outlook.
• Strong computer skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to be proactive and resourceful when issues arise.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative to assist where necessary.
• Exceptional multitasking and time management skills.

Core values:
People First, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. You will receive an excellent compensation package, pension, medical benefits, and opportunities for learning and long‑term advancement.