Government of Canada - Western

office administrative assistant


Pay29.50 / hour
LocationSherwood Park/Alberta
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40790458

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College/CEGEP
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      1 to less than 7 months

      Work setting

      • Willing to relocate
      • Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

      Budgetary responsibility

      • 0 - $100,000

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
      • Supervise other workers
      • Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
      • Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
      • Schedule and confirm appointments
      • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
      • Answer electronic enquiries
      • Respond to employee questions and complaints
      • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
      • Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
      • Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers
      • Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
      • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
      • Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
      • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
      • Supervise office and volunteer staff

      Supervision

      • 3-4 people

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • Google Docs
      • MS Excel
      • MS Outlook
      • MS PowerPoint
      • MS Word
      • MS Access

      Technical terminology

      • Business

      Area of specialization

      • Reports and records
      • Invoices
      • Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Basic security clearance
      • Criminal record check
      • Vulnerable sector check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Tight deadlines

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent written communication
      • Flexibility
      • Judgement
      • Organized
      • Team player
      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Reliability
      • Time management

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan

      Financial benefits

      • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

      Long term benefits

      • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • Parking available
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