About the Role
The Administrative Assistant is located in Toronto and typically reports directly to the Facility Manager. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: entering timesheets, processing expenses, and maintaining document controls.
Responsibilities
- Enter timesheets, process expenses, and maintain document controls
- Implement inventory procedures and manage ordering, returns, and stock levels
- Coordinate vendor relations and process invoices and purchase orders
- Assist in proposal preparation and support change order documentation
- Manage and maintain customer inventory control systems (e.g., WASP)
- Monitor inventory losses and support loss-prevention initiatives
- Maintain office supplies, equipment servicing, and administrative systems
- Prepare reports and support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards
- Schedule facility usage, vendor services, and internal coordination
- Monitor work order compliance through the CMMS system
- Track subcontractor purchase orders and liaise with legal for approvals
- Maintain and update electronic and manual databases, mailing lists, and inventories
- Support audits and inspections by organizing required documentation
- Coordinate internal communications and respond to facility-related inquiries
- Perform other administrative duties as required to support operations
Requirements
- 5 years in an office environment in an administrative role
- 1-2 years of experience in inventory control or equivalent
- Experience in the construction sector is considered an asset
- Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s License is required
Skills
- Organization and time management
- Work well under pressure
- Meet all deadlines
- Ability to multitask
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)
- JD Edwards or an Oracle-based ERP system considered an asset
- Knowledge of an Inventory Management Software is an Asset (WASP, Fishbowl, or inflow, etc.)
Location
- Downtown Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Contract
Experience Level
- 5 years in an office environment
- 1-2 years of experience in inventory control
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- Degree or Diploma in Office Administration or related would be considered an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Benefits
- group insurance benefits
- pension plan
- annual discretionary bonus
- career development programs
- other HR programs
About the Company
- Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions.
- We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America.
- With 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
Equal Opportunity
- Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
