Administrative Assistant

Cascadia Metals is actively seeking qualified candidates for the position of Admin Assistant, to work out of our Hamilton branch. This will be an 18-month contract for a maternity leave, which could lead to a full-time role for the right  this role, you will be performing administrative duties. This is a position for someone who has administrative experience. Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for customers, providing professional and timely assistance with general inquiries.
• Perform Accounts Receivable administration, including cheque deposits, credit card payment processing through Moneris, applying payments in Steel Plus, releasing orders upon payment, issuing Statements of Account, and responding to account-related inquiries.
• Act as the branch Accounts Payable contact, coordinating invoice inquiries and supporting branch payment processing.
• Coordinate production scheduling to support operational requirements and customer commitments.
• Provide sales and order administration, including creating and processing purchase orders and sales orders, completing inventory lookups, and providing order status updates to customers and Sales Representatives.
• Coordinate the procurement of office and warehouse supplies and maintain appropriate supply levels.
• Manage branch administrative services, including correspondence, document processing, inter-branch communications, incoming and outgoing mail, and courier services.

• Minimum of one year of experience in an administrative, office support, or receptionist role.
• Post-secondary education in business administration or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to customer and internal interactions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in day-to-day administrative matters.

• We believe in work that stays at work by offering our employees a work-life balance along with exceptional benefits.
• Company paid benefits package, including Extended Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Vision
• the proper equipment to allow you to succeed in your job
• an opportunity to grow with a progressive company
• While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.