administrative assistant

Government of Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Burlington is seeking an administrative professional responsible for managing office procedures, correspondence, and customer service. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience in office administration. This role requires effective multitasking and excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute mail and other materials.
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Manage contracts.
• Provide customer service.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• 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
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Assist with landscape constructions

Additional Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

• Free parking available