Government of Canada - Central

administrative assistant


Pay29.50 / hour
LocationKitchener/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44101925

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College/CEGEP

      Experience

      1 to less than 7 months

      On site

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

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
      • 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
      • Oversee the preparation of reports
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • 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
      • Provide customer service
      • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Windows
      • MS Word
      • MS Access
      • MS Office

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Attention to detail
      • Repetitive tasks

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Team player
      • Time management
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