office administrative assistant

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service

Supervision

3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Electronic scheduler
• Database software
• MS Access
• MS Office

Area of specialization

• Correspondence
• Reports and records
• Invoices

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
6 days ago