Administrative Assistant, Mining

Regular/Permanent
Canada / Saskatchewan

In Office
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Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

What you’ll accomplish:

Administration (approximately 60-80% of time)

· Prepare, format, organize and file both basic and detailed department reports, letters, expense reports, documents and meeting minutes on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis while adhering to specific deadlines

· Schedule and arrange facility rentals, travel bookings and catering

· Assist with new employee orientations where needed

· Process and track purchase requisitions and orders using SAP

· Collaborate with other Administrative Assistants to develop, revise and improve upon our administrative procedures

Operational Excellence (approximately 10-20% of time)

· Support the implementation of Operational Excellence tools and techniques, support their ongoing use, and quantify their results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto, Manager-in-the-field, visual management)

· Effectively facilitate group problem solving sessions

· Identify or create key performance indicators to evaluate performance and encourage improvement

· Find opportunities for improvement and develop action plans to address them

· Actively connect with team members to encourage the use of OE strategies, tactics and tools

· Support teams by implementing and coaching the use of performance tools as needed to solve issues

· Maintain and refresh content on IMS & OE SharePoint sites as needed

· Promote and provide guidance on the use of Operational Excellence and Data Governance tools and techniques in Saskatoon Office

Records Management & Document Control (approximately 10-20% of time)

· Handle the receipt, printing, processing, and distribution of both electronic and hardcopy project documents for Mining Projects and Operations

· Record and track the movement of incoming and outgoing project documents

· Help the team locate physical and digital documentation and correspondence as needed

· Convert files to appropriate format and organize them as directed by the Project Managers or designate

· Share information with team by email, SharePoint or printed copies, as appropriate

· Download and upload project documents using various file-sharing tools and platforms

· Assist in the update and maintenance of department Quality documentation

v Embrace and support Operational Excellence efforts and OE Culture

v Comply with all Orano health, safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures

v Promote and adhere to Orano Canada’s values: Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Respect and People Development, Cohesion and Team Spirit, and Exemplarity, Integrity, Responsibility

Our Full-Time Benefits

A customized onboarding experience upon your arrival
A welcoming environment and great coworkers
A competitive salary and benefits package

Training and Development opportunities throughout your career
Fitness equipment available for use on work / camp premises
All of the advantages of a large group while maintaining the dynamics of a smaller company: career advancement opportunities, social committee, interesting projects and opportunities to get involved in our strong commitments to communities.

Ideal qualifications

Qualities and skills we’re seeking:

· Grade 12 diploma

· Office Administration Certificate or Diploma is preferred

· 10+ years of relevant experience in Administration or an engineering environment

· Must possess excellent typing and computer skills – advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook is required

· Experience using file-sharing software applications such as FTP sites and SharePoint is an asset

· Experience in SAP is considered an asset

· Organization and time management skills to coordinate efforts and meet deadlines

· Able to work independently and under pressure

· Able to make administrative and procedural decisions, and maintain confidentiality

· Willingness to embrace continuous learning and takes initiative

· Able to make assessments quickly and adapt to new situations

· Detail-oriented, particularly in terms of data and document organization and filing

· Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of the information handled

· Cooperative and collaborative with the ability to work as part of a team

· Effective communication skills

Work Location & Schedule:

· Saskatoon Corporate Office

· Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

This position is subject to pre-employment checks including education and criminal record verification.

Drug and alcohol substance testing is a requirement for all safety sensitive positions at Orano Canada.

Administrative Assistant, Mining

Ref: 2025-20620

Regular/Permanent

S7L 5X2

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Orano Canada Inc.

As a sustainable uranium producer, Orano Canada is committed to safety, environmental protection and contributing to the prosperity and well-being of neighbouring communities.

We have been exploring for uranium, developing mines and producing uranium concentrate for more than 55 years. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, we are a leading producer of uranium in Canada. The Orano-operated McClean Lake mill is a unique facility and the most technologically advanced mill in the world for the processing of high-grade uranium ore without dilution.

We value the knowledge, experience and cultures and commit to the advancement of Indigenous Peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and People with Disabilities, and strongly encourage all candidates from these designated groups to apply for our exciting career opportunities.