Administrative Assistant ( Travel Co-Ordination)

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be supporting day-to-day planning and coordination of travel related duties for the organization.

This will be a 100% on-site, full-time contract role (1 year).

Performance Expectations

• Liaison between all employee, remote locations and suppliers when coordinating travel requirements.
• Forecast programming and expected travel patterns to proactively manage upcoming travel requirements (this will be for the Production support group rotation schedule).
• Knowledge and understanding with booking travels-airlines, transportation, accommodations and maintaining/ providing detailed travel manifests is an asset.
• Resolving any issues that arise during travel such as delays or changes to itineraries; after hours is required as needed.
• Other administrative duties as required.
• Ensuring travel arrangements meet all legal requirements- including obtaining passport and required visas.

Credentials

• Degree or diploma in a Business, Administrative or Travel & Tourism discipline.
• Previous experience in travel coordination and administrative duties is an asset.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent communicator, able to manage communication within cross-functional teams and third parties.
• Strong organizational skills and attention-to-details
• Ability to multi-task and strong time-management skills to navigate within a fast-paced environment
• A sense of urgency, able to respond to last-minute changes and requests, has flexibility, and works well under pressure
• Proficiency in computer-based programs such as Outlook, word, Excel and any other administrative/organizational based programs.

Why Linamar / Skyjack

• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985, and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, Skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.

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