Office Administrative Assistant, Construction

                                                                                                                                                                                                                4 May 2026

Office Administrative Assistant, Construction

Johnston Builders Ltd. is looking for a motivated and experienced Office Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is based out of our St. Albert office, Alberta on a full-time basis.  

In the past 35 years, Johnston Builders Ltd (JBL). has earned recognition as a successful and respected privately-owned contracting firm providing construction management, general contracting and consultant services across Western Canada. JBL specializes in several construction sectors that includes urban retail complexes, light industrial, hotels, medical facilities, educational institutions, community centres, adaptive re-use and restoration, and sustainable construction projects for Private, Public and First Nation Clients.

Johnston Builders is propelled by an exceptional team of construction executives, project managers, superintendents, estimators, field and support staff that adheres to JBL’s core values.

• We value trust and transparency,
• We support our team and community,
• We are confident in taking a calculated risk,
• We are approachable,
• We are big picture thinkers.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide general support to staff and management while overseeing the reception area and office.
• Responsibilities include maintaining the overall condition of the office, coordinating necessary equipment repairs, and ensuring adequate office supplies are stocked.
• Answering telephones, routing messages, managing emails, and greeting clients or visitors.
• Organizing meetings, maintaining calendars, booking boardrooms, and arranging travel accommodations.
• Ordering supplies, managing inventory, maintaining office equipment, and overseeing incoming/outgoing mail.
• Responding to customer enquiries and complaints including phone and email.
• Arranging for pick-ups and deliveries
• Assisting project managers with administrative tasks.
• Help with planning corporate events.
• Keeping up to date the promotional goods in coordination with marketing.
• Administer social media pages.

Ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Have a positive attitude, excellent and solid interpersonal skills.
• Organized and able to multi-task to meet scheduled and unexpected deadlines.
• Minimum 2 years related administrative support experience.
• Proven attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Computer skills including the ability to competently operate, Bluebeam / Adobe ProX, Office 365 (SharePoint, Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and email at a proficient level).
• Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal. Quick and accurate typing speeds are ideal.
• Previous experience in the construction industry, reception, or HR support is considered an asset.

About the Benefits

• In exchange for all your hard work and determination, you will receive a competitive base salary that is reviewed annually and year end performance bonuses.
• Competitive and flexible vacation schedule.
• Company contributed RRSP matching up to 5%
• Opportunities to attend/participate in conferences and seminars, and support in training and career development plans. 
• Medical, dental, optometry, and prescription benefits and other insurance coverage
• Health and wellness program
• Competitive mileage rate for use of vehicle
• Employee appreciation and bonding events

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to work in a dynamic organization that values its employees - apply today!

If you wish to join a dynamic organization that values its employees and offers a friendly, fun work environment, please submit your resume to Johnston Builders Ltd., Attention: Human Resources, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026, with interviews to follow shortly thereafter.