Government of Canada - Atlantic

administrative assistant


Pay25.00 / hour
LocationDartmouth/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44021821

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

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

      Experience

      7 months to less than 1 year

      On site

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

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
      • Open and distribute mail and other materials
      • Plan and control budget and expenditures
      • Plan and organize daily operations
      • 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
      • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
      • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
      • Perform data entry
      • Provide customer service
      • Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
      • Maintain and manage digital database
      • Administrative and office activities
      • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
      • Manage accounts payable
      • Verify accuracy and completeness of data
      • Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
      • Document and prepare invoices and work orders
      • Organize tasks to accomplish the work

      Experience and specialization

      Area of specialization

      • Invoices
      • Accounting
      • Customs services

      Additional information

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Ability to work independently
      • Fast-paced environment
      • Attention to detail
      • Work with minimal supervision

      Personal suitability

      • Ability to multitask
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Excellent written communication

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Life insurance

      Other benefits

      • Wellness program
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