RECEPTIONIST - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job Number: 20190225-O
We have been in business for more than 65 years. Over the past 15 years, we have been growing dramatically within our four divisions;
Commercial Landscape Construction
Commercial Property Maintenance
Landscape Supply Yard and Store - 270 Evans Avenue
Garden Centre - 1000 Islington Avenue
We have built this business with the support and enthusiasm of our staff at all levels. In hiring, we look for positive attitudes, and individuals who want to be part of a larger team and work towards common goals.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position will include answering the phones at our head office location along with many administrative functions to support our team of managers.
* Assisting with the preparation of maintenance contracts (as knowledge is gained in this area, the position will continue to expand and you will be given more responsibilities).
*Preparing estimates (when required).
*Open and distribute mail.
*Ordering office supplies and overseeing our boardroom schedule.
*Taking minutes of meetings, when asked.
* Being able to use Excel to build simple spreadsheets.
* Calling in for 'Locates' and distributing information.
*Supporting our accounting team, during our busy season.
* Various administrative functions (photocopying, preparing employment packages, tracking fuel usage with logs etc). You will never be bored 
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proficient with Excel and Word.
- Experience with Quickbooks would be considered an asset.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Accuracy in data entry.
- It would be great if you had prior experience in the Landscape Industry , but this is not a prerequisite.
Wage is commensurate with experience.
The hours for this position will be 9:00am - 6:00pm Monday to Friday.
Resumes may be submitted via email careers@islingtonnurseries.com