Job Description

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, a career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise. At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.


Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Sales Administrative Assistant provides support to ensure efficient operation of the sales department. They perform various administrative tasks, including organizing and updating files, scheduling meetings and appointments, updating Sales CRM, taking accurate minutes of the meeting, consolidating proposals and maintaining office supplies. They also handle correspondence, assist with applications engineering and project management, and coordinate meetings and events. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this role.

Essential Responsibilities

Duties include general clerical, administrative, project-based work, and to project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction.
Answer telephones and transfer to appropriate staff member
Take detailed phone messages and forward to appropriate staff member
Create and modify documents with MS Office and Adobe.


Updating and organizing MS Dynamics
Perform general clerical duties to include, but not be limited to the following: photocopying, faxing, mailing and filing
Assist with ordering office supplies as needed
Coordinate and maintain key records of office personnel, such as cell phone number and company credit card numbers
Set-up and coordinate meeting spaces and attendee list as may be required
Support staff in assigned project-based work
Help set-up accommodations for company visitors

Qualifications

Minimum education level of a High School Diploma is required. 0-2 year of previous clerical service.

Working Conditions

A Temperature controlled working environment.


A Job requires working in an office setting.


A Working in front of a computer for the majority of the shift.

Physical Requirements

A Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.


A Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner.


A Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force up to 20 lbs.


A Typing or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.


Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customers needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc is an equal opportunity employer.




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