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administrative assistant - office


Source: Job Bank

Location

Surrey, BC
V4A9P2

Salary

$27.55 hourly

Additional Information

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • or equivalent experience

Tasks

  • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
  • Train other workers
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
  • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Google Docs
  • MS Office

Technical terminology

  • Financial

Area of specialization

  • Correspondence
  • Reports and records
  • Contracts
  • Financial statements
  • Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

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?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

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