Government of Canada - Central

administrative assistant


Pay26.00 / hour
LocationOakville/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40623650

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      Will train

      Work setting

      • Construction
      • Business services

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
      • Plan and control budget and expenditures
      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • Train other workers
      • Train, direct and motivate staff
      • Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Manage contracts
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Oversee the preparation of reports
      • Respond to employee questions and complaints
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
      • Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
      • 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
      • Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Google Docs
      • MS Excel
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Word
      • Adobe Photoshop

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Time management
      • Adaptability
      • Accountability
      • Quick learner

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Other benefits
  • About the company

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