Administrative Assistant
Temporary contract: August to December 2026 (approximately 5 months)
Location: Thompson, Manitoba
Job Description
Working in partnership with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, MDS AeroTest operates the GLACIER aircraft engine icing test facility in Thompson, Manitoba. GLACIER is a unique, world-class facility that provides turbofan engine manufactures with a critical capability to conduct ice ingestion certification testing for the next generation of aircraft engines.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant (Temporary Contract) to join our team. In this role you will be tasked with a myriad of administrative functions. You will work closely with both the General Manager and the Administrative coordinator. As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible to liaise with customers, suppliers, visitors and other MDS offices and support all office administrative tasks in accordance with Company procedures.
If you consider yourself to be highly organized but also enjoys variety, this might be the role for you!
What you will be doing:
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Provide administrative and office management support by being the system / process/procedure owner.
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Maintain Inventory records and receive logs.
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Coordinate services with external suppliers and vendors
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Maintain Visitor and Access Card Register
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Provide Site Orientation when required
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Make travel arrangements, such as plane reservations, hotel accommodations, auto rentals as required
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Organize and assist with staff events
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Complete special projects and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
What will help you succeed:
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Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience working in a professional business environment
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Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to handle changing priorities and to work under pressure with minimum supervision
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Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy
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Proficiency with Microsoft office (outlook, excel, word, PowerPoint).
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Excellent spelling, grammar, proof-reading, and administrative skills
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Knowledge of accounting procedures and documentation
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Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
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Ability to work overtime if required
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Must possess a valid driver’s permit and reliable motor vehicle
Who are we looking for?
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With a keen eye for the finest of details, you plan and organize yourself, establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities when appropriate.
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You are customer oriented and can meet or exceed expectations while cultivating relationships that secure commitment and trust.
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You communicate clearly and concisely checking others understanding of information communicated.
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You can work collaboratively with others to help a team achieve its goals.
Why Join the MDS Team?
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We live, sleep and breathe our corporate values: We communicate for ENGAGEMENT; We operate as ONE TEAM; We act PROMPTLY and with PURPOSE; We OWN the outcome; We play the LONG GAME
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No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives. We believe in teamwork. We’re better, together.
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We strive to foster personal and professional growth by providing all employees with internal career advancement.
MDS is an equal opportunity employer. MDS does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, mental or physical disability, religion, sex or national origin or ethnic origin.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who meet or exceed our requirements, are legally eligible to work in the Canada and do not require sponsorship will be contacted.
Please visit our web site www.mdsaerotest.ca for more information about the company.
Telephone calls not accepted from candidates or agencies.
