Administrative Assistant - Marketing

AGAT Laboratories is a full-service laboratory with locations across Canada. We are the most diversified laboratory in Canada and our scientists are highly-skilled and specialized in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, geology, engineering and other specialty services. With a broad range of staff experience and state-of-the-art instrumentation, we provide cross-analytical solutions for the Environmental, Energy, Mining, Transportation, Industrial, Agri-food and Life Sciences sectors.

Summary:

AGAT Laboratories is currently seeking a Full-Time, permanent Administrative Assistant to assist our Marketing team in our Calgary main office. Working with AGAT Laboratories, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering “Service Beyond Analysis.” Our ideal candidate is a dynamic team player and is willing to assume new duties as required.  You will be providing administrative and general support to the team to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to management and marketing teams
• Bookkeeping, reviewing and summarization of business reports is essential
• Conduct research, assemble and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
• Meeting scheduling and calendar management
• Preparation of meeting and presentation materials
• Take meeting minutes for key discussions
• Review standard operating procedures; provide assistance in implementing improvements where necessary
• Greeting guests and visitors and ensuring sign-in and security
• Answering phones, taking inquiries, and transferring calls
• Be involved in event planning and execution
• Assist with travel bookings
• Other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education considered an asset
• Bookkeeping, accounting, AR/AP experience is essential
• Previous administration experience is preferred
• Proficiency in a MS Office environment (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent planning, organization, and decision making skills
• Strong work ethic and professional attitude required
• Detail oriented - especially in a marketing capacity 
• Position may entail exposure to confidential and sensitive information; confidentiality required
• Previous Customer Service, Sales, and/or Marketing experience considered an asset
• The ability to work in both individually and in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

Work Environment: This position requires a person to sit for prolonged periods of time. Manual dexterity is required to perform this position.

Why Work for AGAT?

We offer exceptional competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• Vacation and Flex/sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Life Coverage

AGAT Laboratories would like to thank all applicants; however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

AGAT Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

Thank you for your interest in AGAT Laboratories.