Government of Canada - Western

administrative assistant


Pay23.00 / hour
LocationGrande Prairie/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44127694

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

      On site

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

      Work setting

      • Relocation costs not covered by employer
      • Willing to relocate
      • Finance and insurance

      Budgetary responsibility

      • 0 - $100,000

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
      • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
      • Open and distribute mail and other materials
      • Plan and organize daily operations
      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
      • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Compile data, statistics and other information
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
      • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
      • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
      • Perform data entry
      • Provide customer service
      • Maintain and manage digital database
      • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Windows
      • Electronic scheduler
      • MS Office

      Technical terminology

      • Financial
      • Business

      Area of specialization

      • Correspondence
      • Financial statements
      • Accounting

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Large caseload
      • 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
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance

      Long term benefits

      • Long-term care insurance

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Team building opportunities
      • Wellness program
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