Job Title: Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Department: Administration

Job Location: Winnipeg

Req Id: 620

Posting Start Date: 8/14/26

KGS Group is an employee-owned equal opportunity company offering an excellent total compensation and benefits package for employees.

KGS Group is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, respectful and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and are committed to providing accommodations, upon request, to ensure full participation in every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

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About Us

We are an employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm serving clients across North America and beyond. Our team of engineers, scientists, technologists and support staff is dedicated to excellence in engineering and project management.

We believe a commitment to lasting relationships is just as critical as the expertise applied in our work. To us that means we put our people first. From professional development opportunities to an open, adaptable and collaborative work environment, a career at KGS is like no other.

Working with us means you’ll be part of some of the most interesting projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. We believe we set our own boundaries by what we’re willing to attempt and strive to push the limit on what’s possible. That’s the KGS way.

The Role The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing the front desk, answering a Meridian Switchboard, greeting clients or visitors in an efficient and courteous manner, general office support (booking boardrooms, etc.) and assisting in other administration jobs as required.

The ideal candidate will be professional and reliable with a team player attitude. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as punctuality and fluency in the English language with strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Key Responsibilities





Receive calls from the main switchboard

Greet clients in a respectful and courteous manner

Receive and send out courier packages and general office mail

Provide administrative support (submission of documents including reports, proposals, letters, memos, etc.)

Document control logging, transmitting and receiving documents through the document control software interface following established operating procedures and work instructions

Work with MS Word, Excel, PDF Xchange Editor, Visio and Outlook

Co-ordinate travel arrangements

Ensuring there is adequate inventory of office and kitchen supplies, ordering supplies as required

Maintaining general cleanliness of main areas such as the lobby, staff kitchen, and conference room.

Provide administrative support services to leadership team and other employees

About You To fill the role, we’re looking for an applicant to bring forward a good mix of qualifications and previous experience. Some highlights could include:

Minimum of 2 years of administrative or related experience

Post-secondary certificate or diploma in an administration field is considered an asset but is not required

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and PDF XChange, especially Word and Excel, is essential A professional manner combined with the flexibility to multi-task and meet deadlines and changing priorities

Ability to work in a team environment with strong collaborative skills

Ability to learn new systems and adapt to change quickly

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Ability to build relationships and collaborate with employees and senior management

Previous reception experience in a busy environment is considered an asset but is not required

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📌 Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (Winnipeg)
🏢 KGS Group
📍 Winnipeg