Government of Canada - Western

administrative assistant - office


Pay29.50 / hour
LocationCalgary/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 41411309

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

      Experience

      1 to less than 7 months

      On site

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

      Work setting

      • Construction
      • Consulting firm

      Budgetary responsibility

      • $100,001 - $500,000

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Manage contracts
      • Manage training and development strategies
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Oversee development of communication strategies
      • Compile data, statistics and other information
      • Oversee the preparation of reports
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
      • Oversee payroll administration
      • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
      • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
      • Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
      • Recruit and hire staff
      • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

      Supervision

      • 3-4 people

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Google Docs
      • MS Outlook
      • MS Windows
      • Social Media

      Area of specialization

      • Correspondence
      • Statistics
      • Invoices
      • Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
      • Project management

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Basic security clearance

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Own vehicle
      • Willing to travel

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Reliability
      • Time management
      • Adaptability
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