Administrative Assistant

SMS Equipment is seeking an organized and detail-oriented  Administrative Assistant  to provide administrative support services for the service functions within our Wabush branch. In this role, you will support hourly payroll, internal purchase orders, reception, housing, fleet, training tracking, and other branch administration duties as required.  

Working closely with branch teams, corporate payroll, vendors, customers, suppliers, and employees, you will help keep administrative processes accurate, timely, and well organized while supporting day-to-day operations in a busy office environment.  

Work Location: Wabush, NL  
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per annum + allowances Work Arrangement: Fixed On-Site  
Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm  

What You'll Do  

• Review, code, and enter hourly timecards accurately, including tracking overtime, vacation, sick time, and banked hours.  


• Run cutoff reports and support corporate payroll requirements.  


• Open and receipt purchase orders, support invoice follow-up, and help ensure approval processes are followed.  


• Support EZscan approvals and other administrative tasks as required.  


• Answer phones and assist with reception and door traffic in a professional manner.  


• Order stationery, forms, and other office supplies as needed.  


• Maintain housing, fleet, and training trackers to support branch operations.  


• Coordinate janitorial contractors, rental needs, fleet appointments, and inspection report filing as required.  


• Prioritize daily work in a busy branch environment while maintaining accuracy and service.  

What You Bring  

You are a dependable  administrative professional  who is comfortable supporting payroll, purchase orders, reception, tracking records, and day-to-day branch administration. You bring strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize work while supporting internal and external contacts professionally.  

Additional qualifications include:  

• Grade 12 diploma with related education and experience in an industrial environment.  


• 2+ years of experience providing payroll and administrative support in a busy office or branch setting.  

Nice to Haves:  

• Experience with purchase orders, invoice follow-up, approvals, or ERP-based administrative processes.  


• Experience maintaining housing, fleet, training, or operational tracking records  

This position is classified as an  Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of  core competencies  (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).  

At SMS Equipment,  safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.  

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.  

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.  

At SMS Equipment,  the right partnership makes everything possible . We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values  safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.  

SMS Equipment offers rewarding  careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include  competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.