Office Manager

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Fully On-site)
Language: Professional English required, both written and spoken
Background Check Requirement: Must be eligible to obtain Canadian Security Clearance.
Contract: 6 months with potential for extension.
Pay Range: $30-$40/hour based on experience.

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About the Opportunity
Our client in the defense and engineering sector is seeking a highly organized and trusted Office Manager to oversee day-to-day operations at their Ottawa facility. This role is central to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-run workplace, supporting a team focused on delivering mission-critical projects.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless office operations while handling sensitive information with discretion. This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on, high-impact role within a structured and collaborative environment where reliability and attention to detail are essential.

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What’s in it for You
You’ll join a growing organization where your contributions directly support operational success across multiple teams. This role offers exposure to a regulated, technical environment and the chance to build expertise across office management, facilities coordination, and project support.

The organization fosters a collaborative, small-team culture where initiative is valued and your ability to take ownership will be recognized. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make a tangible impact.

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Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage daily office operations, including supplies, records, and confidential documentation to ensure smooth workflow
• You’ll coordinate meetings, schedules, visitors, and internal communications across teams
• You’ll support HR and Finance functions, including onboarding, timesheets, and invoicing processes
• You’ll oversee office and light industrial facilities, coordinating vendors, maintenance, and service providers
• You’ll act as the primary point of contact for access control, managing badges, keys, visitor logs, and secure areas
• You’ll support project teams with documentation, reporting, and follow-ups to keep initiatives on track

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Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office management, administrative coordination, or a similar role
• Experience working in a regulated, engineering, manufacturing, or defence environment is an asset
• Familiarity with facilities coordination, office security processes, and health and safety practices
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to work independently

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Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.