Administrative Assistant – Mobile Assets & Logistics (Temporary – 20 months)

Administrative Assistant – Mobile Assets & Logistics (Temporary – 20 months)

• Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
• Based in the beautiful outdoor and family-oriented community of Labrador City, NL
• Temporary Position – 20 Months

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Mobile Asset & Logistics team to provide a range of support services including document preparation, data entry, customer service, vacation scheduling, general administrative support for special projects or initiatives, and other related duties.

This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and organized individual to join a fast-paced and professional environment.

We are an open, connected, global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. While using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet, we are the world leader in automation and smart mining. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration, and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. 

We have technical development programs that are industry-leading and recognize the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the Advisor Fleet Management, and working Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., you will:

• Work safely in accordance with Rio Tinto safety standards – actively engaging in safety initiatives and promoting our “Zero harm” safety culture
• Perform data entry to ensure accurate information is promptly captured in appropriate information systems
• Accurately maintain vacation records
• Provide general administrative support to the Supply Chain Department
• Establish and maintain office filing systems, files and records, assemble information upon request, direct other employees in file maintenance procedures

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results
• Effective organization and prioritization skills
• Good time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficient in SAP or other ERP software is an asset
• Experience with workforce scheduling, in a unionized environment, is an asset

What we offer:

Being recognized for your contribution, thinking, and hard work. Also, with the ability to go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

We are a leading North American producer and exporter of premium iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate with average iron grades greater than 66%. With a team of over 2,700 employees, IOC is committed to providing value and continuity for our customers, employees, communities and shareholders through our unique mine to port approach, taking advantage of our full integration and wholly owned infrastructure to deliver our high-quality concentrate and pellets to our customers across the globe.  

IOC’s operations include a mine with five operational pits, a concentrator and a pelletizing plant located near Labrador City in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  We also operate a wholly-owned 418 km railway, the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway (QNS&L), that links our Labrador operations to Company-owned port facilities in Sept-Iles. 

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.

Working at Rio Tinto also means choosing to be part of a company designated as one of Montreal’s Top Employers and Canada’s Top 100 Employers in 2024 for a 5th consecutive year. For more information, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7168987243401965568/