Administrative assistant

apartmentCanadian Network Installations placeEdmonton calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting
  • Construction
  • Transportation, communication and utilities

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
  • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
  • Direct staff
  • Evaluate daily operations
  • Motivate staff
  • Open and distribute mail and other materials
  • Plan and organize daily operations
  • 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
  • Manage contracts
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Oversee development of communication strategies
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • 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
  • 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
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
  • Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
  • Prepare contracts and other papers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Visio
  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Electronic scheduler
  • Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
  • MS Project
  • Project management software
  • SharePoint
  • MS Office
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Google Drive
  • Electronic mail
Technical terminology
  • Legal
  • Engineering
  • Financial
  • Business
Area of specialization
  • Correspondence
  • Reports and records
  • Contracts
  • Statistics
  • Financial statements
  • Invoices
  • Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
  • Project management
  • Business process management
  • Corporate social responsibility

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance
  • Confidential security clearance
  • Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Large workload
  • Work with minimal supervision
Personal suitability
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Reliability
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Dependability
  • Due diligence
  • Quick learner

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
Other benefits
  • Other benefits
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