Job Description

Receptionist / Administrative Assistant (1-Month Temporary Contract)

Cardinal Engineering Ltd. - Vancouver, BC

Job Type:

Full-time, Temporary (1 month)

Compensation:

$23.00/hour + 4% vacation pay + 5% in lieu of benefits

About Us

Cardinal Engineering Ltd. is a small and dynamic Vancouver-based engineering firm specializing in fire protection system design & engineering and building code consulting. We are looking for a temporary Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to support our team for a one-month period beginning on Wednesday October 8th, 2025.

Responsibilities

Answering phone calls and emails and directing them to an appropriate staff member, assisting clients directly where possible.

Managing schedule for Engineer as needed.

Maintaining and working within 'Project Folders' and other electronic filing systems.

Maintaining and working within Asana project management system.

Keeping records of important calls and emails and following up with engineer.

Supporting staff in adherence to project schedules and deadlines.

Booking & managing couriers and field reviews.

Maintaining office inventory & equipment and ordering further supplies or service as needed.

Light tidying of the kitchen area and running dishwasher etc.

Plotting, collating, and preparing drawings for engineer's signature.

Working within Excel spreadsheets.

Required Skills:

Attention to detail

Proven experience in an office setting, ideally in an administrative or reception role

Strong organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Critical thinking skills

Ability to adapt to a changing environment and to handle multiple priorities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to work independently as needed

Asana (extra credit)

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Compensation & Details

Pay:

$23.00 per hour

Additional Pay:

4% vacation pay (statutory) + 5% in lieu of benefits

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM (approx. 40 hours/week)

Contract Length:

1 month (with potential for extension if needed)

Location:

On-site at our downtown Vancouver office
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person