About the job
The senior administrative assistant supports departmental leadership at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, running office activities, meetings, travel, records and correspondence so the department can operate smoothly.
This role is on site, 37.5 hours a week over five days of 7.5 hours. Candidates must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance, which requires 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.
What you’ll do
- Handle inquiries and screen and track correspondence
- Schedule meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes
- Prepare and format presentations, reports and confidential documents
- Track and report on project, schedule and budget data
- Arrange travel, conference registrations and expense claims
- Support hiring and other HR activities
- Maintain SharePoint sites, shared folders and department records
- Prepare purchase requests and order office supplies
What we’re looking for
- High school (Grade 12) plus related experience, or an office administration or similar college diploma
- At least 5 years as an administrative assistant
- Experience supporting managers and senior leaders
- Strong skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
- Organized, accurate and discreet with confidential information
- Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC)
Benefits
- Group RRSP or pension
- Paid sick days
- Benefits from day one, tuition support
Details
- Pay
- Job type
- Full-time
- Where
- 286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
- Kind of work
- Office & administration
- Listed until
- Nov 27, 2026
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