administrative assistant

Minimum Requirements

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work Setting

• Transportation company

Budgetary Responsibility

• 0 - $100,000

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Conduct research
• Provide customer service
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Electronic mail

Technical Terminology

• Business

Area of Work Experience

• Purchasing, procurement and contracts

Area of Specialization

• Reports and records
• Contracts

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information

• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management
• Accountability
• Quick learner