Administrative Assistant

Affiliation : MoveUP

Employment Status : Full-Time Temporary

Salary : $32.59

Short-term Incentive Eligible : No

Workplace Flexibility : No

Temp Duration : Approx. 16 Months

Posting End Date : Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of with a diverse team of over 2,800 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Requirements

• Provide secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the department and act as an assistant to the department’s personnel; co-ordinate calendars, schedules appointments and meetings, assemble and prepare agendas, background materials, attend meetings, take minutes and follows up on action items. Perform Microsoft Live Meeting / Webinar set up and execution. Book travel, accommodations and conferences for department staff.
• Receive, redirect and respond to departmental calls; act as receptionist for the department by greeting and directing visitors. Review incoming correspondence and handles when appropriate, and / or redirects to appropriate personnel for action; prepare outgoing mail.
• Assist in the tracking of department expenses as well as revenues and expenses generated from initiatives. Code documents such as visa statements and invoices ensuring all charge work orders and / or account numbers are correct for management approval; create and process personal and department expense claims.
• Assist with the timely preparation of data to feed the billing processes; review billing information for consistency and accuracy; prepare operating and capital budgets; generate budget system reports, variance reviews, maintain cost trend data; make arrangements for purchase of capital and operating equipment and / or repairs and maintenance to office equipment and vehicles; determine requirements, obtain quotes from suppliers, compare price and quality, complete and issue purchase requisition / s in accordance with manager approval. Review, code and process invoices, expenses.
• Plan events such as communication sessions, workshops and forums; research and book venue, plan room set up, organize and book catering and plan menu; plan agendas and book appropriate speakers based on general topic ideas.
• Organize and schedule training and complete and update spreadsheets on training to ensure staff completes required skills and training in a timely manner; gather data from various sources and prepare periodic and ad hoc reports in spreadsheets and / or summarize into formal reports; update related spreadsheet and other records
• Act as the document / folder Administrator for the department; develop and maintains filing systems, manuals and other materials; maintain departmental records including customer contracts; answer related queries, investigate and resolve problems; maintain inventory supplies / stock Contact vendors for discrepancies as well as stores
• Support managers with project assignments as required; perform a variety of other functions related to regional office needs
• Perform duties of a minor nature related to the above duties, which do not affect the rating of the job.

What it takes :

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the page for additional information.

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