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Are you an enthusiastic individual that thrives in a high-volume and fast-paced environment? If so, we are absolutely looking for you to join our team. To be successful in this position you will need to be open to learning, disciplined and systems-driven, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and have a genuine interest in helping team members with a positive and proactive attitude.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for working along with the General Manager as an administrative assistant
Understand our multiple construction projects’ scopes of work, schedules, project instructions, and responsibilities
Attend construction site meetings & the ability to take meeting minutes
Administrative support on active construction site to the site-based project team
Data entry: meeting reports, task logs, schedule team member activities
Maintain the electronic filing system for each job adhering to company standards
Assist with scheduling appointments, site meetings, and office responsibilities
Follow up with responsible parties to obtain/coordinate project information
Requirements:
Completion of Secondary Education
Minimum 2 years of experience
Excellent organizational skills, personal skills and attention to detail
Construction knowledge is a must
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to prioritize and multi-task, in a busy environment
Ability to work under minimum supervision & resolve issues independently based on project/company standards
Self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Good judgment, logic, and ability to learn new things quickly
Responds to requests for service and assistance
Superb organizational skills and desire to get it right
Must have good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Proficient knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel. Sage 300 and Office 365 knowledge a plus
Must have valid drivers’ license and have reliable transportation
Benefits:
We offer world-class health benefits, a competitive salary package, salary based on performance, a registered retirement savings program, additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, a stable work-life balance, a positive and fun corporate culture, Right Directions Employee Assistance Program, and many more!
New City Contracting strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, New City Contracting will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout employment.
About New City Contracting Ltd.:
Over 20 years ago, Edward Buset — New City’s founder and president — saw that the Lower Mainland was missing something: a resource for property managers, homeowner associations (HOAs), engineers, and other professionals involved in the building renewal business. Edward envisioned this resource that will work on new builds or maintain existing buildings, one that will develop cost-effective plans for the renewal of all types of buildings in our area’s unique climate. From this vision rose today’s New City, one of Vancouver’s leading general contractors. With over two decades of experience, New City is staffed with an amazing group of professionals, engineers, project managers, and people from different trades that delivers reliable and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of building renewal challenges on both new and existing buildings. We know what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and how to get it done — in the most beneficial way for the building. Whether its envelope renewal, deep renovation, concrete restoration, or other building envelope management concerns, New City has the expertise and resources to handle the largest and most complex work smoothly and efficiently. Today, New City Contracting is a trusted leader in envelope renewal for commercial and residential projects. New City is an expert in the investigation, analysis, and repair of building envelopes — for all material types and vintages. Our extensive building renewal services include: Building Envelope RenewalExterior and Interior PaintingRoof Renewal and ReplacementTenant ImprovementWaterproofingExterior and Industrial CleaningEnvironmental AbatementConcrete Restoration
