<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant for a part-time contract role to join our team in Kitchener. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting administrative and data management tasks within a fast-paced, high-tech environment. This role focuses on ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of patent and trademark application data for government-funded projects.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Verify and review data in Salesforce to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting requirements.</li><li>Use NetSuite, Salesforce, and Google Sheets to gather, input, and update information across multiple files.</li><li>Extract, organize, and maintain data from patent and trademark applications for government-funded projects.</li><li>Collect and validate data from applications, following up via email or phone to obtain missing information.</li><li>Conduct quality checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness across all records.</li><li>Assist with compiling and organizing data for internal reporting purposes.</li><li>Provide general administrative support, including document organization and file management.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and optimize the use of software tools.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, validation, and record management.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Google Sheets and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM/database systems.</li><li>Strong research and data management abilities.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Persistent, proactive, and quick to learn new systems and processes.</li><li>Previous experience working in a high-tech or engineering environment is an asset.</li></ul>

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