Operations Assistant

Date Posted:

2022-04-18-07:00

Country:

Canada

Location:

LOC13004 8 Hearst Way,Ottawa,Ontario,K2L 2P4,Canada

Principal Responsibilities:

Responsible for supporting the Business Operations department to meet the objectives of the Purchasing, Sales, Engineering, and Installations Departments. Also, responsibilities include the general administrative work, including booking projects and change orders, logging/tracking booking paperwork, budget approvals, typing, filing, faxing, emailing, and other general office work. Also, provide assistance as needed to all Operations, Accounting, Engineering, and Field personnel as required. 

Essential Functions:

• Maintain project files in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Provide project status reports in a form and manner prescribed by management

• Initiate warranty letters

• Answer phones

• Assist the Business Manager with all administrative duties to support the Operations department, including booking projects.

• Request schedules from general and mechanical contractors

• Assist Project Managers with project schedules as needed

• Can assist in project meetings with the engineers and project managers

• Job cost and job file maintenance/ filing

• Collect department timesheets for manager approval each week.

• Manage submission of daily field employee logs for each project

• Assist the Engineering department with a compilation of submittals and O&M manuals.

• Coordinates for timely material deliveries

• Tracks materials orders as necessary

• Returns materials to vendors when necessary

• Match POs to packing slips and obtain authorization as required.

• Track incoming orders and maintain shipping costs

• Set up and confirm meetings with customers and subcontractors.

• Make travel and accommodation arrangements for Operations personnel as required.

• Must possess the ability to work well with others in a team environment as well as individually

• Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to organize and plan your work schedule

• Must possess the ability to work without close supervision.

• Maintain a professional presentation in appearance at all times.

• Must be able to multitask – be able to work on multiple tasks/ projects at one time

• Good time management skills

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good time management skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/ GED

• Minimum 1 year of work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of using ERP systems is a plus

• Post-secondary degree or at least 2-3 years of experience in the construction/manufacturing industry

All Employees Shall:

Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements

Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

Attend a scheduled EH&S training program

Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.

Recommend improved EH&S practices

The incumbent is responsible for complying with CARRIER’s “Code of Ethics,” the “Policy Statement on Business Ethics and Conduct in Contracting with the U.S. Government,” and related policies. In executing his/her responsibilities, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to foster open communications and to support CARRIER’s compliance, business practices, DIALOG, and Ombudsman programs.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment-at-will relationship with the Company. Employment at will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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