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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Administrative Assistant - Aux projets

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Postsecondary training, ideally in administration or secretarial studies, or training as an administrative assistant; college or university training in a science-related field such as chemistry, biochemistry, or environmental science may also be accepted.
  • More than three years of experience in administration, secretarial work, or as an administrative assistant is an asset; experience in a scientific environment is also acceptable.
  • Knowledge of good laboratory practices and good management practices.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions safely, accurately, and efficiently.
  • Proficiency with common computer software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced professional environment.
  • Oral and written communication skills, including good grammar and writing in both French and English.
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
  • Time-management skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Occasional overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, respond to inquiries, and provide progress updates, estimates, documentation, and general support.
  • Support project, operations, sales, or technical-services teams with administrative and customer-service activities.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve routine issues and support effective service delivery.
  • Respond to customer concerns, escalate issues to the appropriate authority as needed, and support corrective or preventive actions.
  • Coordinate logistics, schedules, resources, and service-related activities as needed, and maintain customer, project, and operational records in company systems and databases.
  • Verify that documentation is complete and accurate, coordinate updates as needed, and support the preparation and distribution of reports, correspondence, quotations, and other customer documents.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and internal teams to facilitate information exchange, and promote the company's services, solutions, and expertise in professional interactions with customers and stakeholders.
  • Provide support to other team members during absences or periods of heavy workload, and participate in meetings, customer visits, events, and special projects as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as needed.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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