Part-time | Approximately 5–10 hours per week initially, with potential to increase to 20–25 hours per week
$27–$30/hour
Ottawa Demolition Corp. is looking for a capable and resourceful part-time Administrative Assistant.
For the right person, the hours, responsibility and independence of the role can grow over time.
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, capable of thinking independently and comfortable figuring things out when the answer is not immediately obvious.
What the work may include
- Organizing and following up on outstanding administrative matters
- Researching unfamiliar issues, products, service providers or other business needs
- Drafting emails and business communications
- Following up with candidates, suppliers and customers when information, scheduling, documents or responses are outstanding
- Organizing documents, records and information
- Tracking deadlines and outstanding actions
- Supporting project-related administrative requirements
- Helping improve administrative processes as the company grows
What we are looking for
- Independence and initiative
- Good judgment
- Resourcefulness
- Strong organization and follow-through
- Transparent written and verbal communication
- Ability to research and learn unfamiliar subjects
- Comfort using technology, online research and common business software
- Attention to detail
- Ability to recognize what can be handled independently and what genuinely requires input or a decision
Selection Process
Candidates selected after an initial interview may be invited to complete a paid standalone assignment based on a real Ottawa Demolition business problem.
A successful candidate may then be offered an initial one-month part-time trial, with the opportunity for continued work and increased hours and responsibility based on performance and business needs.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé and briefly answer:
Tell us about something at work that you had to figure out largely on your own. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the result?