administrative assistant

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Government of Canada
Dartmouth
CAD 40,000 - 60,000
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2 days ago
Job description

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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