Administrative Support Specialist
- Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
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Original job description
Kelly Services is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Administrative Support Specialist to support our prestigious client, Dow Chemical Canada, in Fort Saskatchewan.
Position Details
- Job Title: Administrative Support Specialist
- Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
- Employment Type: Contract assignment through Kelly Services
- Assignment Duration: 12–18 months
- Reason for Assignment: Maternity leave coverage
- Schedule Options:
- Standard 8-hour workday
- 9/80 schedule
- Typical Start Times: Between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
- Overtime: Minimal overtime may be required; no regular overtime is expected
Key Responsibilities
- General office/building administration support.
- Answer employee questions and assist with office-related requests.
- Manage printers and office equipment follow-up.
- Support document management and records retention activities.
- Maintain document organization within SharePoint and related systems.
- Track document reviews and ensure compliance with retention requirements.
- Support learning/training administration and learning management systems.
- Coordinate visitor logistics, meetings, lunches, and site visits.
- Assist with calendar management for leaders.
- Book conference rooms and manage meeting logistics.
- Order office supplies and support miscellaneous office needs.
- Coordinate solutions for facility-related issues such as equipment replacements.
- Required Skills & Experience
- Strong administrative support background.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
- Experience managing documents and records.
- Ability to multitask and support a variety of administrative functions.
- Preferred Skills
- SharePoint experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) preferred.
- Previous document control, records management, or document organization experience beneficial.
- Additional Requirements
- Must have reliable transportation and be willing to drive as needed for business-related tasks.
- Potential access to company purchasing card (P-Card) and budget/forecasting information.
- Credit check recommended due to potential financial responsibilities.
- No TWIC card required.
- No routine PPE requirements; PPE will be provided if site access is needed.
- Work Environment
- Administrative office environment within a manufacturing facility.
- Business casual dress code (jeans acceptable if appropriate).
- Candidate should be comfortable supporting both office personnel and site leadership.
- Interview Process
- Preference for in-person interviews for local candidates.
- Virtual interviews acceptable for non-local candidates or scheduling flexibility.
- Candidate Profile
- Organized, proactive administrative professional.
- Comfortable supporting multiple leaders and handling varied daily responsibilities.
- Strong customer service mindset and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Quick learner who can adapt to internal systems and processes.
Kelly Benefits we offer!
- Healthcare fully covered, starting after 3 months of service and 100% paid by Kelly
- 11 paid statutory holidays
- Vacation pay plan
If you possess the required experience and skills, and thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Kelly Services and Dow Chemical Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide general office and building administration, respond to employee requests, and manage office equipment, supplies, documents, and records. Support training administration, visitor and meeting logistics, leaders’ calendars, and coordination of facility-related needs.
Requirements
The role requires a strong administrative support background, excellent organization and attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer tasks. Document and records management experience is required; SharePoint and learning management system experience are preferred, and reliable transportation is required.
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Organization
- Attention To Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Computer Skills
- Document Management
- Records Retention
- SharePoint
- Learning Management Systems
- Multitasking
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Coordination
- Customer Service
- Prioritization
- Visitor Coordination
Benefits
- Fully Paid Healthcare After 3 Months
- 11 Paid Statutory Holidays
- Vacation Pay
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Administrative Support
- Office Administration
- Building Administration
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint
- Document Management
- Records Retention
- Document Control
- Learning Management System
- Training Administration
- Calendar Management
- Meeting Logistics
- Visitor Coordination
- Conference Rooms
- Office Equipment
- Office Supplies
- Facility Coordination
- Purchasing Card
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Reliable Transportation