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Administrative Assistant

Altis Recruitment

Mississauga, Ontario

Administrative Assistant

Altis Recruitment

Mississauga, Ontario
 
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We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Administrative Coordinator to support our client's leadership team and keep daily operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who excels at organization, communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, proofread, and finalize correspondence and documents, including reports, staffing letters, presentations, and meeting materials.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, maintain distribution lists, and coordinate information flow within the department.
  • Coordinate meetings, schedules, calendars, and travel arrangements; prepare agendas and meeting documentation.
  • Maintain efficient filing systems (electronic and hard copy), implement retention schedules, and manage departmental records.
  • Assist with prioritizing workflows, tracking deadlines, and providing updates on project status.
  • Process administrative items such as timesheets, expense reports, invoices, and reconciliation documentation.
  • Provide onboarding support for new staff and offer backup coverage for other administrative team members.
  • Support general office operations, including ordering supplies, preparing documents, and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 3+ years of administrative or executive support experience in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and digital filing systems.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

  • Experience coordinating meetings, calendars, travel, and departmental logistics.

  • Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.

  • Comfortable working with data, tracking documents, and preparing reports.

  • Customer-service-focused, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams.




We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

majella.de.freitas@altis.com

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

 

About Altis Recruitment

Welcome on behalf on the Altis Recruitment team! Altis has a long-standing business relationship with the Defence community. For more than 30 years, we have been grateful to work alongside the Department of National Defence and countless military professionals. We know that family members of military personnel often make many personal sacrifices to support their loved ones. We understand that it can be difficult to pursue a career when embracing sudden changes like relocation and deployment. For some, this has meant putting a pause on career goals or professional development. We would like to provide you with everything you need for a successful and confident job search – in addition to access to job opportunities. Download the checklists our experts have created to help you be at your best from application to interview.