Administrative assistant

Tobermory; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking facilities are available

Job summary

A and J Driving school ltd in Edmonton, AB is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day office tasks, support management, and help keep operations running smoothly.

This permanent, full-time role requires excellent English, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or with others. A friendly, professional demeanor and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• No formal education requirements.
• 1–7 months of related experience.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Capable of handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and direct them to contacts or service areas.
• Answer phones and forward messages.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Prepare and proofread forms and documents.
• Handle office correspondence and manage filing systems.
• Arrange travel and related itineraries.
• Coordinate seminars, meetings, and events.
• Maintain databases and inventory.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Punctual

Education

No formal education requirements

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Publisher

Electronic Scheduler

Electronic Mail

Job description

A and J Driving school ltd based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Administrative assistant who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The selected candidate will be required to work during the day shift.

Employer Name: A and J Driving school ltd
Position: Administrative assistant
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $15.00 to $17.00 hourly for 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: Edmonton, AB

• The candidate should be fluent in English language.
• There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to less than 7 months of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate should have excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• The candidate should have strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible in nature.
• The candidate should give importance to values and ethics.
• The candidate should have excellent oral and written communication.
• The candidate should be punctual.
• The candidate should be a good team player with enough interpersonal and judge-mental skills.
• The candidate should be energetic with a positive attitude.
• The candidate should be accountable.
• The candidate should be authentic.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate must be able to complete complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must be capable of acting on their own initiative.
• The candidate should have excellent customer service skills.
• The candidate should have leadership skills to take control of a situation and make quick decisions when necessary.
• The candidate must be able to work with sensitive information.
• The candidate would be in charge of handling confidential information.
• The candidate should be client focused.
• The candidate should be bondable and easily communicate.
• The candidate should have strong critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• The candidate should have excellent problem solving skills.
• The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Windows, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
• The candidate having hands on experience in Spreadsheet, Electronic Scheduler, Electronic Mail is an added advantage.
• The candidate will be responsible in typing and proof reading forms and other documents.
• The candidate should be able to schedule and confirm appointments.
• The candidate will be required to greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas.
• The candidate will be expected to devise and implement office procedures and routines.
• The candidate will be in charge of answering phones and forwarding phone calls and messages.
• The candidate will be required to respond to electronic enquiries.
• The candidate will be in charge of ordering office supplies and keeping inventory.
• The candidate should keep the databases in check and update them regularly.
• The candidate will be in charge of arranging travel, related itineraries, and making reservations.
• The candidate will be responsible for opening and distributing regular and electronic incoming mail and other material, as well as coordinating the flow of information.
• The candidate will be expected to plan and coordinate seminars, conferences, and other events.
• The candidate will be in charge of gathering data, statistics, and other information.
• The candidate will be in charge of recording and preparing minutes for meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• The candidate will be in charge of set up and maintain manual and computerised data filing systems.
The candidate will be in charge of reviewing, evaluating, and implementing new administrative procedures.The candidate will be in charge of setting work priorities and ensuring that procedures and deadlines are followed.The candidate will be responsible for keeping office reports and records.The candidate will be required to handle office correspondence independently.The candidate will be required to assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.The candidate will be required to update and maintain office policies and procedures.The candidate will be required to provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.The candidate will be expected to collect data and create periodic and special reports, manuals, and correspondence.The candidate would need to adhere to all relevant company procedures and policies.The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.The candidate should have an eye for details to submit work or send communications without errorThe candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks on frequent basis.The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
• Free parking facilities are available to the selected candidates.