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Administrative Assistant (12-Month Term)

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Niveau d'entrée
Temporaire

About the role

Let’s build something that lasts — together.

At Catterall & Wright, we've spent over 60 years shaping Saskatchewan's communities through practical municipal consulting that puts people first. Rooted in local knowledge and long-term relationships, we take pride in doing things the right way, delivering solutions that truly stand the test of time.

The Opportunity 

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming environment, keeping operations organized, and providing exceptional support. As the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and staff, you'll play an important role in ensuring our office runs smoothly and efficiently every day. 

If you're highly organized, people-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Some of your key responsibilities may include:

  • Serving as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and incoming inquiries, ensuring a positive and professional experience.
  • Supporting day-to-day office operations, helping maintain organized workspaces, meeting rooms, and common areas.
  • Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and distributing correspondence, reports, presentations, and other business documents.
  • Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, databases, and records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Coordinating incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, travel arrangements, and general office logistics.
  • Ordering and managing office supplies and other workplace resources.
  • Assisting with internal communications, marketing materials, website updates, social media content, and promotional items.
  • Supporting the planning and coordination of staff events, meetings, training sessions, and other company activities.
  • Tracking receipts, maintaining documentation, and providing administrative support related to company purchases and expenses.
  • Collaborating with team members across the organization to ensure administrative processes run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Providing additional administrative support and special project assistance as required.

What You Bring

You’ll be joining a team that values practical expertise and thoughtful collaboration. Here’s what will help you thrive and grow with us:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Authorization to work in Canada.
  • Administrative Assistant Diploma, Office Administration Certificate, or a related program.
  • Minimum of 1 year's experience in an administrative support, office administration, or customer service role.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to work with various software applications, including file management applications and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) 
  • Excellent attention to detail, organizational and record-keeping skills 
  • Understanding of project management best practices 
  • Ability to use general office equipment 
  • Understanding of records management related to project management 
  • Adept at multitasking and handling a variety of tasks in a rapidly changing environment
  • Proficiency with keyboarding skills.

We’re excited to welcome someone who shares our commitment to quality, teamwork, and providing the reliable support that helps our people and projects thrive.

Why Catterall & Wright?

At Catterall & Wright, we’ve proudly served the community since 1965. As a locally owned partnership, we’re rooted in practical, reliable service and committed to delivering innovative, thoughtful solutions for all types of municipal infrastructure.

We strive to be approachable, responsive, and personal in the way we work—with our clients and with each other. To say we have an amazing team is an understatement. We lean on each other, learn from one another, and, most of all, we support one another. That’s how we operate, and that’s who we are.

We’re proud to have active Social and EDI Committees that organize events, learning opportunities, and ways to connect outside of day-to-day project work.

If you’re looking for meaningful work with a team that genuinely has your back—we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to Join Us?

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your skills, experience, and interests. This post will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate every application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are kept strictly confidential.

About Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers

Civil Engineering
11-50 employees
Founded in 1965

Honest | Trustworthy | Reliable | Practical

Catterall & Wright was established in Saskatoon in 1965 and offers engineering services to municipalities, land developers, government agencies, First Nations, and industries in Saskatchewan. Located in Saskatoon, the firm employs over 30 team members in addition to seasonal assistants. Operating primarily in Saskatchewan, we are able to provide our clients with personal service.

Engineering services provided by Catterall & Wright are in two primary areas: Land Development and Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Systems. The Land Development group performs civil works design such as land drainage and parcel development, site servicing, pavement rehabilitation and replacement, and drainage improvement assessments. The Infrastructure Systems group evaluate and design water and wastewater treatment plants, potable water distribution, supply, and storage systems, storm water management systems and much more. To compliment these services, we now offer Planning and Transportation.

Catterall & Wright also provide services for preparation of detailed equipment and construction specifications, performing construction observation, site supervision, contract administration, and project management.

Catterall & Wright has an experienced survey team who perform tape & level, GPS, Total Station, and UAV surveys. Our teams have years of experience in many different field situations.

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