Government of Canada - Western

administrative assistant


Pay25.00 / hour
LocationBurnaby/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44138666

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      2 years to less than 3 years

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work setting

      • Health care institution, facility or clinic

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
      • Open and distribute mail and other materials
      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
      • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
      • Provide customer service

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Word

      Area of specialization

      • Invoices

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Public transportation is available

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Large workload
      • Work with minimal supervision

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Reliability
      • Time management
      • Adaptability
      • Accountability
      • Dependability
      • Due diligence
      • Quick learner

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Paramedical services coverage
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Group insurance benefits
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