Full-Time

Field Office Administrator Northeastern Ontario

Updated on 9/3/2026

GHD

GHD

10,001+ employees

Premium hair styling tools for professionals

Compensation Overview

$72.8k - $109.2k/yr

Peterborough, ON, Canada

In Person

On-site in Peterborough, Ontario; occasional travel to Northeastern Ontario project sites.

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • OACETT rcsi or rcca designation, or PEO EIT or P.Eng. designation
  • 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector on MTO or Municipal Highway / Road / Bridge construction projects
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft productivity software (Word, Excel)
  • Prior experience as a Field Office Administrator on MTO assignments is considered an asset
  • Prior experience with MTO’s Web-Based Contract Management System is considered an asset
  • Prior experience in the use of Critical Path Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera) is considered an asset
  • Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge
Responsibilities
  • Working safely and observing / working in conformance with GHD’s Behaviour-Based Safety culture
  • Assisting the Contract Administrator in the coordination of field duties and tasks by Quality Assurance Inspectors, specialists, and subconsultant staff
  • Completing day-to-day inspections of Highway / Road / Bridge projects in accordance with client terms of reference and manuals. Notifying supervisor of non-conformances observed
  • Coordinating input from Quality Assurance Inspectors and the Contract Administrator to complete entries on payment certificates
  • Tracking, receiving, and processing material sampling and test results
  • Maintaining field office documents, including through the use of the Ministry of Transportation Web-Based Contract Management System when necessary
  • Preparing contract documentation including agendas, minutes, Instruction Notices, Change Orders, etc., for review and dissemination to client, contractor and third party representatives
  • Working nights, weekends, extended shifts
  • Working overtime hours as necessary. Work is seasonal in nature and will likely involve greater hours of work in summer than in winter months
  • Other duties as may be assigned

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Sculpt launched July 2026 at £369, expanding ghd's premium innovation story.
  • Coty's FY2026 free cash flow reached $348 million, supporting marketing and launches.
  • ghd's multichannel distribution through salons, Nordstrom, and e-commerce broadens reach fast.

What critics are saying

  • Coty's Consumer Beauty revenue fell 3% LFL in Q4 FY2026, pressuring ghd.
  • Sculpt's 'zero damage' claims face litigation risk if competitor testing contradicts them.
  • Amazon and dupe brands erode premium pricing, threatening ghd's salon-led positioning by 2027.

What makes GHD unique

  • ghd Sculpt launched July 2026 with AI heat adaptation and 2,900 checks per second.
  • ghd sells premium tools through salons, prestige retailers, and direct channels globally.
  • ghd's 25-year heat-technology R&D base in Cambridge supports its premium pricing power.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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