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office assistantGovernment of Canada - Atlantic • Kentville, NS, CA
office assistant

office assistant

Government of Canada - Atlantic • Kentville, NS, CA
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Languages : English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work arrangement

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Business
  • Work setting

  • Office
  • Rural area
  • Law firm
  • Responsibilities

  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  • Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
  • Send and receive messages
  • Prepare invoices and bank deposits
  • Provide general information to clients and the public
  • Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Perform data entry
  • Provide customer service
  • File material in storage area
  • Label files according to retention and disposal schedules
  • Locate and remove files requested
  • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Experience and specialization

    Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic scheduler
  • MS Word
  • Accounting software
  • MS PowerPoint
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows
  • WordPerfect
  • Technical terminology

  • Legal
  • Equipment and machinery experience

  • Scanner
  • Area of work experience

  • Reports and records
  • Area of specialization

  • Reports
  • Forms and records
  • Invoices
  • Contracts
  • Correspondence
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Additional information

  • Criminal record check
  • Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Public transportation is available
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Sitting
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Attention to detail
  • Personal suitability

  • Adaptability
  • Efficiency
  • Hardworking
  • Positive attitude
  • Proactive
  • Quick learner
  • Time management
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Benefits

    Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Wellness program
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