SNC-Lavalin Corporation Ghana Jobs 2018

SNC-Lavalin Group is seeking a fully qualified and passionate administrative assistant to join our elite multinational team. The Administrative Assistant supports the work and schedule of the corporate office and or Project Manager(s) on each project assigned. Providing full support duties, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks, coordination of travel and ensuring that the needs of senior management are met. As a prospective Administrative Assistant of SNC Lavalin Group, your Key competencies include: Critical thinking and problem solving skills; strong computer skills (proficient in using Word, Excel, Visio and Outlook); planning and organizing; multi-tasking; decision-making; strong communication skills; team work; negotiation; conflict management; adaptability; initiative and stress tolerance. From offices around the world, SNC-Lavalin’s employees are proud to build what matters. We continually recruit talented and highly passionate multinational employees in our integrated network of offices serving the global market sectors of Mining & Industry, Oil and Gas, Property & Buildings, Infrastructure and Power sectors. Our teams provide comprehensive end-to-end project solutions – including capital investment, consulting, design, engineering, construction, sustaining capital and operations and maintenance – to clients in construction, oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to the success and happiness of our people. We also offer highly lucrative salary packages based on qualifications, skills and experience along with family friendly policies. ‘Our people’ is our strength which comprise a group of distinctive professionals who share a passion for problem solving and who embrace the values which have sustained the company since its inception with Teamwork, Respect and Integrity. We also attach residential Accommodations to our International employees and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you’re Interested to work with us, kindly forward your recent CV and cover letter through this SNC-Lavalin’s career email or job apply button displayed below.

Job Description

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, edit, proofread and distribute outgoing correspondence, invoices and reports from both handwritten and electronic copies for major projects in progress.
• Ensure the supply of office stationary and meeting room supplies is maintained at all times and order additional supplies when necessary.
• Respond to email and telephone queries and direct clients to the appropriate individual as required. Relay messages on behalf of senior managerial staff.
• Create and maintain electronic and paper filing systems for correspondence, invoices, timesheets and other communications both incoming and outgoing.
• Propose and implement improvements to office procedures and processes to maintain the efficiency and high performance of the Project Administrative Assistant role.
• Welcome guests and clients and guide to appropriate meetings offering assistance, directions and advice where needed
• Prepare and distribute agendas, notes, power point slides and other material needed prior to meetings, record, type up and distribute meeting minutes.
• Organize and secure travel bookings for senior management, company employees, visitors and clients on a regular basis.
• Assemble data and statistical information when requested for research and informational purposes for senior management.
• Responsible for partaking in training courses for new systems and implementing and passing on training to other department staff members Cover, support and manage other Assistant’s roles during their vacation and sick days.

Essential Requirements and Skills:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience working in an office environment, supplemented by an administrative experience or related course.
• OND/HND/Bachelors or related academic/professional qualification
• Average computer skills; fluency using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is a must.
• Detail oriented, highly efficient and organized, fast learner.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and managing high volume of Project Manager and senior staff requests.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be flexible in relation to handling work requirements.
• Previous work experience in a related environment would be an asset.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced working environment.
• Excellent customer service focus, with an ability to work collaboratively with others
• Applicants with +5yrs work experience on related field without formal qualification can be considered

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV and Cover letter immediately via: [email protected]