Project Administrative Assistant - Transit / Rail

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

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Your Impact:

As a Project Administrative Assistant on our team in Toronto, you will perform a wide variety of administrative and staff project support services for our Transit / Rail Program.

We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Someone who shows initiative, loves working as part of a successful team, and who will help us to achieve our goal of continuous improvements in the services we deliver to our clients.

Candidates should be able to assist with handling general administration duties and as a self-starter able to support a team in a range of activities. Prefer candidate with admin experience within an infrastructure/construction/engineering type project environment.

Join us and we will assist in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

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  Five to ten years of practical experience with administrative duties.
• Must be able to work independently within prescribed limits with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Knowledge of SharePoint and MS Teams environment would be an advantage
• Proficiency in English both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail
• A natural ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Must work well under pressure with quick assignment turnarounds.
• Must we willing and able to support more than one manager within the same department.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.