Job Description

Administrative Assistant is a self-starter with strong organization, communication, interpersonal, accounting, and computer skills. If you enjoy working within a team, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!



Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules Cando's Technical and Leadership Training Programs Award Winning Safety Culture Employee Ownership Program Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances Flexible Health & Dental Benefits Canada's Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Administrative Assistant is a self-starter with strong organization, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. Working in a fast-paced, customer and employee-oriented environment, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for organizing and coordinating the administrative needs of the team.

This position is primarily located in Fort Saskatchewan, AB for 4 days of the week, with a requirement to be at our site in Prentiss, AB 1 day a week. Travel will be compensated.

Roles & Responsibilities

Support the leadership team Provide administrative support for the leadership team including planning, scheduling, preparing invoices, purchase orders, employee paperwork, and training and safety documentation Manage customer and employee enquiries in a courteous and expedient manner; stay in contact with customers to ensure needs are being met Organize and maintain all files and records specific to the team Assist in tracking projects, and ensuring the business unit meets organizational deadlines Track employee scheduling and payroll and assist with employee needs

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, customers regarding sensitive or confidential issues Ability to work with others to foster a respectful workplace and an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork; create a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationships Skilled at building, developing, mentoring, and leading in a way that promotes the Cando culture and its values of safety, growth, innovation, and employee/customer satisfaction Demonstrate ability to work independently, be self-motivated, innovative, and able to be responsible in the decision-making process; ability to think pro-actively and strategically Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the skill to adapt easily to other software systems Demonstrated information gathering skills used to find and identify essential information

Education & Experience

Grade 12, G.E.D., or Mature High School Diploma preferred Post-secondary certification in office or business administration an asset Understanding of the importance of accurate training and safety monitoring

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.