Government of Canada - Atlantic

administrative assistant


Pay25.10 / hour
LocationSt. John's/Nl
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40393306

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • College/CEGEP
      • or equivalent experience

      Experience

      7 months to less than 1 year

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Establish and implement policies and procedures
      • 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
      • 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
      • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

      Experience and specialization

      Computer and technology knowledge

      • MS Excel
      • MS Word
      • Accounting software
      • MS Office

      Technical terminology

      • Medical

      Area of specialization

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

      Additional information

      Security and safety

      • Criminal record check

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Tight deadlines
      • Attention to detail

      Personal suitability

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

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Health care plan
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Group insurance benefits

      Other benefits

      • Free parking available
      • On-site amenities
      • Other benefits
      • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
      • Team building opportunities
      • Parking available
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