Intermediate Administrative Assistant

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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Our Winnipeg Tetra Tech office is currently seeking an Intermediate Administrative Assistant. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating the preparation and organization of multiple documents and deliverables according to internal and external client requirements and schedules. The Administrative Assistant will share duties with other administrative team members including greeting clients, answering calls, and performing a variety of administrative and project tasks as assigned.

Your Role:

• Format and produce technical documents, proposals, and other deliverables in electric and hard copy formats
• Prepare and review large format reports/proposals with table of contents, tables, headers/footers, and section breaks, using MS Word
• Prepare and compile PDF files using Adobe Pro
• Proofread and edit documents for spelling, grammar, consistency, punctuation, word choice and readability
• Assist with invoice coding, timesheet entry, expense report preparation, and travel booking
• Provide general administrative support and guidance to the project managers, engineers and designers.
• Attend meetings and record and distribute meeting minutes.
• Perform general reception duties, as required.

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in business or administration is preferable
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience, preferably with consulting engineering or project related experience.
• Must be proficient in Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Pro
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Confident and self-starter
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some Tetra Tech positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. As this position may be serving clients that have COVID-19 vaccination requirements for site access, we will be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.