Administrative Assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

Tasks

Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.

Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences

Determine and establish office procedures and routines

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

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

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

Perform data entry

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Office

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Repetitive tasks

Large caseload

Large workload

Personal suitability

Ability to multitask

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Accurate

Client focus

Reliability

Time management

Quick learner

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those

self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada,

Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth