Job Description

Salary:

D&L Engineering - An Everguard Fire Safety Company is a national leader in the Fire & Life Safety industry, specializing in fire alarms, kitchen suppression systems, fire extinguishers, and emergency lighting. We provide complete supply, installation, commissioning, and inspection services, backed by 24/7/365 support. Our diverse team of professionals across Canada are focused on delivering high-quality products, solutions, and service to our clients. Every day our team members apply their unique knowledge, skills, and abilities to their work, living by our principles of Accountability, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork. We love what we do, and we are always seeking enthusiastic talent to join our team.

We have an immediate opening at our Halifax operation for Branch Administration Lead.

Being a part of our team, you will be able to experience many of thebenefitsbelow.

Competitive wages
Comprehensive health, dental and insurance coverage
Employer-matched retirement savings and financial planning support
Paid time off, including vacation, flex time and observed holidays
Paid training and development opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
A supportive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment!

As our Branch Administration Lead, you will lead and oversee the administrative team supporting the Technical Services and Centralized Services functions. You will provide direction to your direct reports while ensuring accurate, efficient management of work orders, sales orders, invoicing, inventory control, and reporting.

What You'll Do:

Preparing correspondence, reports, project files, and other business documents to support branch operations.
Coordinating shipping and receiving of products to support day-to-day operations and project requirements.
Ordering materials and products from suppliers and managing delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project deadlines.
Supporting accounting and administrative processes, including generating work orders, invoices, and related documentation.
Maintaining accurate files and records in both paper and electronic formats in accordance with company standards.
Providing administrative support to sales, estimating, operations, and other branch team members as required.
Promoting and demonstrating safety leadership by ensuring safe work practices are followed in all aspects of the role.

What You Bring:

Professional and customer service focused mindset
High level of self motivation
Keen attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work both collaboratively with team members, as well as, independently
Flexibility to address changing situations/priorities and solve problems as they evolve
Demonstrate a mindset towards continuous learning, as well as an ability to use/learn technology solutions in the execution of their work is a must.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3+ years experience in a busy office environment combined with an educational background in office administration, business management, accounting, or related discipline would be preferred.
Proficiency working with Microsoft Office, is a must.
Experience in field service administration or in the industrial and/or construction industries would be an asset.
Experience with using computerized purchasing and warehousing systems and/or computerized accounting systems (Syspro) would be an asset.
NOTE: All combinations of education and experience will be considered.
NOTE: Candidates who advance through the hiring process will be required to submit a current Certificate of Conduct and Drivers abstract.

We foster a respectful and inclusive work environment and embrace diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!

D&L Engineering Sales Limited

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Branch Administration Lead