Administrative Assistant

Are you someone with strong leadership and administrative skills? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking motivated candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant in our Saint John office. This is a 2-month, office-based position with the possibility of extension and will require working from Dillon’s Saint John office 30 hours per week.

As a valuable member of the administrative group in the Saint John office, you will be a welcome addition to our dynamic national administration team. In this role, you will showcase your organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced professional office environment. Your ability to create strong working relationships will elevate your and the company’s collective success. 

• Assist the Office Manager with the day-to-day operation of the office
• Coordinate mail and courier arrangements, along with other reception-related activities, including digital switchboard operation and client interactions
• Maintain common areas and manage boardroom bookings and meeting arrangements, including preparation and clean-up for a variety of functions
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Support office organization and troubleshoot issues as they arise, including liaising with IT to resolve network or staff tech issues
• Support the local Health & Safety committee with regular office inspections
• Maintain the office filing system, archiving
• Complete document production, including photocopying, scanning, binding, and compiling PDF files
• Format a variety of small and large, complex documents using Microsoft programs
• Edit and proofread documents for spelling, grammar and consistency
• Overall quality checks and reviews of documents, ensuring adherence to the company’s Quality Management System
• Assist with other administrative duties as required and contribute as part of the administrative team to fulfill the variety of tasks necessary to run the office effectively

• A certificate or diploma in an administration related field of study is considered an asset
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive “can-do” attitude, and the ability to provide an enthusiastic, problem-solving presence in the office
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, a high regard for accuracy, and the ability to provide high quality outputs
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing workload demands
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word with experience in document formatting
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is considered an asset
• Proficiency using PDF software to edit and compile large and complex documents is considered an asset
• Familiarity with the Google Workspace (e.g. Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive) is considered an 

• Experience in professional services, retail, and other customer-service oriented sectors will be considered

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. 

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Focus on Innovation

The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology Enablement and the Use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.