Introduction
To be considered for this competition you must submit a resume and application form. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under Apply to to request a copy of the application form.
Conditions of Employment :
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
Qualifications : Essential :
- Experience providing administrative support to senior or executive level staff including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments and making travel arrangements.
- Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting, formatting, editing and proofreading correspondence.
- Experience managing correspondence and setting up and maintaining files / filing systems and document tracking systems.
- Experience working with highly sensitive material in a confidential and professional manner.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public and staff over the phone and in person.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and political acumen with the ability to manage conflicting priorities of various stakeholders with diplomacy and tact.
- Proven organizational and time management skills to effectively manage tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to exercise a high level of initiative.
Desired :
- Experience working with Activities and Issues Management System (AIMS) or Shared Information Management System (SIMS).
- Experience working in the Manitoba Legislative building environment providing administrative and secretarial support is considered an asset.
Duties : Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister, this position functions as the administrative assistant to the Deputy Minister.
This position is expected to work independently and is responsible for providing highly professional and confidential administrative services including managing the Deputy Minister’s calendar, scheduling meetings, processing correspondence to and from the Deputy Minister’s office, and preparing reports and submissions.