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Administrative Assistant

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
CA$23 - CA$25/hour
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Overview About Shermco Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service. That’s why we say… if it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

Backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management, Shermco is poised for the next decade and beyond.

Shermco Canada is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team in the Saskatoon office.

Administrative Assistant We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This vital role will provide comprehensive administrative support to Project Managers and departmental leaders, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and seamless project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to Project Managers and senior team members
  • Assist in opening new projects based on client-specific contracts and internal procedures
  • Schedule meetings, training sessions, and coordinate certifications for staff
  • Support compliance reporting by gathering, formatting, and submitting required data
  • Create and manage purchase orders
  • Coordinate distribution and ordering of FR (flame-resistant) gear and PPE for field teams
  • Perform accurate and timely data entry for time sheets, Living Out Allowance (LOA), and employee records
  • Assist with billing inquiries, accounts payable follow-ups, and financial tracking
  • Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
  • Anticipate team needs and ensure managers are always supported, informed, and ahead of deadlines
  • Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and building essentials (kitchen, janitorial, general facilities)
  • Take initiative to improve processes and solve administrative bottlenecks proactively

Qualifications

  • High School diploma; some post-secondary education would be an asset
  • 2+ years of experience in an administrative or office support role
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Any unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to Shermco mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Shermco System Integration employees, or to Shermco System Integration resume database will be considered Shermco property. Shermco will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Pay Range CAD $23.00 - CAD $25.00 /Hr.

About Shermco Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
1001-5000

Shermco Industries is a provider of safe, reliable testing, repair, professional training, electrical outage planning, maintenance and analysis of rotating apparatus and electrical power distribution systems and related equipment for the light, medium, and heavy industrial base nationwide. Shermco specializes in industrial, utilities and wind generation technologies and the associated motors, generators, drives, switchgear and protective equipment.

Founded in 1974 in Dallas, the company is comprised of two strategic business units; the Machine Services Division and the Engineering Services Division. Shermco's corporate location is in Irving, Texas, with service centers in Angleton, Austin, Cedar Rapids, Columbus, Des Moines, Houston, Minneapolis, Omaha, Port Arthur, San Antonio, Sweetwater, and Tulsa. Shermco Industries Canada is based in Regina, Saskatchewan, with service centers in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. Shermco Industries has over 1200 full-time employees.

The company is a member in good standing with the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA), American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Professional Electrical Apparatus Recyclers League (PEARL), and the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Shermco is also a six time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work'​ award, recognized by the Austin Business Journal as well as the Dallas Business Journal. For more information about Shermco Industries, visit www.shermco.com