administrative assistant - office

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Federal or provincial government

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Database software
• Accounting software

Technical terminology

• Business

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Organized
• Reliability
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Parking available