The Municipal Group of Companies, based in Bedford Nova Scotia, is a large, diversified organization engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction, mining, and environmental services within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the expertise of an Accommodations Coordinator to join our team from our office based in Bedford, NS.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
- Contacting hotels and various other vendors to arrange crew accommodations.
- Capturing all cost allocation information at the time of booking.
- Negotiating hotel rates with our preferred vendors.
- Sourcing cost-effective alternatives when preferred hotels are not available.
- Resolving invoices, receiving discrepancies and obtaining approvals.
- Supporting the Purchasing department with varying tasks
- Maintain high attention to detail and consistency with all responsibilities and processes
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience :
Highly Skilled with Microsoft Office is an asset (Outlook, Excel, Word)Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenMotivated to work in a team environment.Excellent interpersonal skills with an easy-going, professional manner.Reliable and organizedThe ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to changeA comprehensive pension and benefits package is offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.