Ocean Career: Edgewise Environmental Administrative Coordinator

Edgewise Environmental is a dynamic, Canadian-based environmental consultancy specializing in marine mammal observation, seabird observation, and noise mitigation solutions. As a certified women-owned business, they are committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship, offering a range of services from environmental impact assessments to oiled wildlife response management. They take pride in our nimble and versatile approach, ensuring our clients across industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy, and marine construction receive top-tier environmental services and training.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Edgewise Environmental is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Coordinator to join their team in St. John’s, NL. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of their office, supporting various administrative tasks, and contributing to the overall efficiency of their operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Email and Calendar Management

  • Efficiently manage and prioritize emails for the CEO ensuring timely responses.
  • Coordinate and schedule virtual meetings, appointments, and conferences.
  • Maintain, organize and respond to general company email.

Documentation and Reporting

  • Prepare, format, and organize documents, presentations, and reports for virtual meetings and presentations.
  • Ensure accuracy and consistency in all documentation and reporting tasks.
  • Provide administrative and office support, including contacts database and filing of information.

Virtual Meeting Coordination

  • Schedule and coordinate virtual internal and external meetings, send out invitations, and prepare agendas.
  • Take detailed virtual meeting minutes and circulate them to relevant parties.

Data Entry and Management

  • Assist in maintaining databases related to clients, contacts, and projects for both companies.
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date virtual data entry.

Follow-up and Reminders

  • Send virtual reminders and follow-up emails to ensure tasks and deadlines are met promptly.
  • Help manage virtual task lists and calendars to enhance efficiency.

Correspondence and Communication

  • Draft virtual emails, messages, and other forms of communication on behalf of the CEO.
  • Ensure clear and professional virtual communication with stakeholders.

Basic Bookkeeping Assistance

  • Support virtual invoicing, payment tracking, and recording virtual expenses.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate virtual financial records 

Administer Information with Discretion and Professionalism

  • Maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality with all materials.

Manage Business Travel Logistics

  • Manage travel logistics and activities, including accommodations, transportation, and meals.

Streamline Team Communication and Assist in Event Planning

  • Organize team communication and plan events.

Marketing Support

  • Support marketing team in social media and marketing initiatives.

Office Organization

  • Maintain up-to-date records of office inventory.
  • Ensure office supplies are readily available.
  • General organization of physical files and general office.
  • Assist with the organization of company events, and training programs.
  • Perform other related duties as required to support the smooth running of the office.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative or coordination role.
  • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar role.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in virtual office software and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite / Google Workspace / Monday and other virtual scheduling platforms and document management systems.
  • Proven ability to work independently and remotely, while maintaining a high level of virtual productively accountability.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Passion for environmental conservation and sustainability is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience in marketing and/or communications
  • Bilingual (French)

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