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Administrative Assistant - Abbotsford

@ Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Abbotsford, British Columbia

$21/hrFull-time
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Overview

Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd. is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant in Abbotsford. The role covers phone coverage, data entry, filing, scheduling, supply inventory and general clerical work. The posting states a wage of $21 per hour, a comprehensive health and dental plan, vacation and RRSP benefits.

Pay:

$21 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Answer and redirect overflow phone calls
  • Set up customer and project data entry
  • Schedule meetings, events and announcements
  • Maintain physical and electronic filing
  • Reconcile gas receipts and payables

Requirements summary:

  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Prior receptionist or administrative experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Training in office administration is an asset

Tools & skills

Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-30
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAdministrative
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Fields of studyOffice administration
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Metro Testing & Engineering Ltd.

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Company size201-500
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Job description

Company Overview

Metro Testing and Engineering is a trusted leader in materials testing and engineering services across Western Canada, known for our dedication to accuracy, safety, and innovation. Our mission is to deliver reliable solutions through a collaborative and detail-oriented team approach, ensuring the highest standards of service and quality for our clients.

Position Summary

This role supports essential daily administrative functions and coordinates office operations, contributing to a smoothly functioning workplace and enabling the team to operate effectively.

What you will be doing

  • Answer overflow phone calls and redirect or take messages
  • Set up new customer and projects/ data entry
  • Schedule and arrange special events, meetings, announcements
  • Filing (physical and electronic)
  • Reconcile Gas receipts and payables
  • Maintain inventory of safety and office supplies
  • Compile and update the monthly company vehicle work kms in excel
  • Print and sort site work memos
  • Perform general clerical functions (e.g. filing, copying, printing, mailing, binding, laminating)
  • Other duties as assigned by the management

Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong communication skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Prior experience in a receptionist or administrative role; experience in a professional service or testing environment is a plus.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training in office administration is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

  • $21 per hour
  • Comprehensive health and dental plan, vacation, RRSP and other standard benefits as per company policy
  • Casual dress

Sounds like you? We can’t wait to see your resume!

As an equal opportunity employer, Metro Group expresses our respect and appreciation for our people by providing competitive compensation packages with benefits, providing opportunities for career growth and creating safe and healthy work environments with retention-oriented policies. We recognize, it is our people who have made Metro what it is today; a dynamic and diverse community of professionals dedicated to technical excellence and customer service.

Visit our website https://metrotesting.ca/ for more information

No walk-in applications and no agencies please.

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