administration officer

Government of Canada - Western; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the Metro Vancouver Regional District is seeking an administrative professional to oversee procedures, train staff, and manage budgets. The role requires a Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience, with a focus on organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Work is on site with no remote options.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed.
• Carry out administrative activities of the establishment.
• Administer policies related to information release.
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services.
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget.
• Assemble data and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Train staff.
• Oversee office administrative procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate office operations.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work location

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

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Train staff
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Monitor and evaluate
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail