Administrative Assistant, Maintenance

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Manager of Maintenance, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Maintenance team.

MAGINO MINE:

Argonaut Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer with a portfolio of operations in North America. Focused on becoming a low-cost, mid-tier gold producer, the Company’s newest gold mine, Magino is expected to become Argonaut’s largest and lowest cost mine. Commercial production at Magino has been achieved, which is the first step in transforming the Company as it enters a pivotal growth stage. The Company also has three additional operating mines including the Florida Canyon mine in Nevada, USA, where it is pursuing potential for redevelopment and additional growth, La Colorada mine in Sonora, Mexico and San Agustin mine in Durango, Mexico.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track and report Maintenance and maintain various databases.
• Assist with basic payroll activities, time sheets and vacation requests.
• Assist with training system records.
• Assist with completion of Expense Reports.
• Assist with purchase requisitions and SAP PM requirements.
• Extract SAP data for KPI monitoring.
• Receive and post daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Attend meetings, prepare meeting minutes and distribute them in a timely manner.
• Organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ensure current and accurate filing of all legislative documentation.
• Maintain adequate office supplies and order what is needed.
• Maintain roster information and rotations with up-to-date information.
• Maintain and populate notices and safety boards in maintenance office with current required information.
• Maintain office and vehicle keys as required.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to employee and business information.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Office Administration.
• Class G driver’s license (required).
• 3 years of relevant administrative experience preferably in a mining & maintenance environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong ability to learn new technology. Knowledge of SAP would be an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of the operation..
• Good work ethic and a strong attitude towards safety are essential requirements.
• Can work autonomously on specific tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively independently or in a team environment.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to adapt and work with diverse cultures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The role is located at the Magino Mine, which is approximately 88 kilometres northeast of Wawa, Ontario, Canada.
• The ideal candidate for the role will work a rotation of 4 days on/3 days off (10-hour days).
• Magino promotes a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has adopted a zero-tolerance policy with respect to alcohol or unauthorized drugs on site.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to be part of building a new mine in Canada and to build a career with a positive and supporting work environment, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

Argonaut Gold is an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in its workforce, and encourages applications from qualified candidates. Wherever possible, accommodations are made for qualified applicants with self-declared disabilities. Argonaut Gold thanks all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Company reserves the right to administer relevant tests to shortlisted candidates selected for interviews, in an effort to determine their suitability and the preparedness of those candidates to accept and perform in the role for which they have applied.