Office Assistant Job
Employer: Black & McDonald
SpiderID: 14086426
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posted: 10/23/2025
Wage: 24
Priority Review Date: 1/21/2026
Job Code / NOC / SOC:
Category: Clerical/General Office
Job Description:
DUTIES:
• Manage the front desk operations, by acting as the first point of contact for guests, employees, candidates, and vendors.
• Keep the office clean and organized throughout, conference rooms, stock and storage rooms and communal areas.
• The performing of administrative tasks, including answering and directing phone calls, email correspondence, faxing, filing, meeting minutes, mailings and deliveries.
• Provide ad-hoc support to office and other staff members and departments as needed, including organizing team events be it onsite or offsite.
• Oversee and order office supplies, anticipating requirements, stocking supply stations, and making sure equipment is in working order.
• Maintain filing system, contact database, employee list, and inventories.
• Manage the front desk operations, by acting as the first point of contact for guests, employees, candidates, and vendors.
• Keep the office clean and organized throughout, conference rooms, stock and storage rooms and communal areas.
• The performing of administrative tasks, including answering and directing phone calls, email correspondence, faxing, filing, meeting minutes, mailings and deliveries.
• Provide ad-hoc support to office and other staff members and departments as needed, including organizing team events be it onsite or offsite.
• Oversee and order office supplies, anticipating requirements, stocking supply stations, and making sure equipment is in working order.
• Maintain filing system, contact database, employee list, and inventories.
Job Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS
• Proven back-office assistant, office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven back-office assistant, office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Strong time-management skills and multitasking ability.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Job Criteria:
Start Date:
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: Entry-Level
Education: High School
Travel:
Vacation: 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave
Company Profile:
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi-trade service provider that safely delivers high-quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions to government, institutional and industry clients.
With more than 100 years of diverse market experience across North America, we are a forward-thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering customer-focused solutions and operational excellence.
We have the breadth of experience, capabilities and resources to oversee full project and asset lifecycles from design and build through to maintenance and management. Across all our lines of business, our mission is to “do it right” and build enduring relationships that stand the test of time.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Ian McDonald | Type: Employer |
| Company: Black & McDonald |