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Construction Clerk (Contract)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 8, 2026
  • 1 position

$20–$22 / hour

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Employment type
Contract, Temporary
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Construction Clerk is responsible for managing project documentation, including permits, contracts, and reports, while providing onsite administrative support. They will also assist with financial tasks such as processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintain records for safety and compliance.

Job details

Construction Clerk (Contract) R.W. Tomlinson is looking for an onsite Construction Clerk to help manage administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently in an onsite environment. This is a 6-month contract role. The role is based on a construction job site, and the incumbent must have reliable transportation. Vacancy Type: Replacement KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Paperwork Management Organize and maintain project documents such as contracts, permits, and reports. Keep track of project schedules and budgets. File and manage records both electronically and physically. Onsite Administrative Support Prepare and distribute meeting notes and other communications. Handle phone calls, emails, and other correspondence. Assist with data entry and general administrative tasks. Financial Assistance Help prepare invoices and purchase orders. Track expenses Compliance and Safety Keep records of safety inspections and incident reports. Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in construction. Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Good communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Ability to work effectively in an onsite construction environment. COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The expected range for this position is $20 - $22 per hour. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. TOMLINSON OFFERS: Competitive wages Bonus programs Employer paid health and dental benefits Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement Retirement benefits program Family-oriented team environment Employee discounts and other rewards programs The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.

What you’ll do

The Construction Clerk is responsible for managing project documentation, including permits, contracts, and reports, while providing onsite administrative support. They will also assist with financial tasks such as processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintain records for safety and compliance.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous administrative experience, preferably within the construction industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organizational and communication skills are required for this role.

Benefits

  • Bonus programs
  • Employer paid health and dental benefits
  • Extensive training programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits program
  • Employee discounts

Listed skills

  • Administrative Support · Preferred
  • Data entry · Preferred
  • invoicing · Preferred
  • Microsoft Office · Preferred
  • Microsoft Word · Preferred
  • Microsoft Excel · Preferred
  • Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Multitasking · Preferred
  • record keeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Administrative support
  • Document management
  • Data entry
  • Invoicing
  • Purchase orders
  • Microsoft Office
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Outlook
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Record keeping
  • Safety inspection reporting
  • Administrative Support
  • Financial Assistance
  • Project Schedules
  • Record Keeping
  • Administrative Functions
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Budgeting
  • Management
  • Data Entry
  • Incident Reporting
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Administrative
  • Construction Contractor
  • Administrative Clerk / Coordinator
  • General Office Clerks
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

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