Administrative Assistant

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Saskatoon location. The role involves providing administrative support, managing office tasks, and ensuring confidentiality in operations. Candidates should have excellent organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to the organization's mission. This temporary position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years secretarial/administrative experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for daily operations.
• Perform general office duties such as answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Handle financial procedures for processing donations and cash management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Completion of Secondary School or Equivalent

Certified Office Diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a worldwide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and shelter. In addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith and valuesbased organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description :

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY :

Provide general administrative support for the daytoday operations for Saskatoon Temple & Community Services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES : 1. Administration

Perform general office duties such as answers and screens calls greets and escorts visitors. May serve as receptionist for work location.

Drafts and type correspondence or generate reports (eg. Letters dealing with admin issues dictation acknowledgements minutes etc). Researches and responds to inquires on behalf of supervisors and resolves routine inquires.

Drafts and prepares presentations brochures flyers advertisements invitations certificates subject to supervisory approval.

Files documents electronically and manually and distributes materials as requested.

Sends and receives faxes / emails as requested. May monitor general email accounts.

Responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and packages.

Prepares and maintains office supply inventory. Orders office cleaning and program supplies as needed. Prepares property inventory as requested by the Business Office. Maintains inventory and destruction schedule of files in storage.

Enters data into TSA software programs (eg. Link2Feed etc.

Responsible for financial procedures such as processing credit card donations on the Interac machine ensuring information for a receipt is recorded.

Issues temporary receipts for all cash / cheque / debit / credit donations and payments received.

May assist with deposits.

Handles and ensures protection of extremely confidential and sensitive employee client and or program files.

Ensures workspace is kept neat and tidy.

Maintains coffee bar and surrounding areas.

May schedule or keep track of supervisors calendar.

Manages vehicle and room bookings as required.

Ensures the Multipurpose Room and other rooms are ready for bookings and meetings and ensure cleanliness following usage.

Keeps staff bulletin board up to date and organized in consultation with HR Admin.

2. Program Support

Registers campers for camps and processes / receives payments.

Maintains list of campers and payments for CFS camps and Saskatoon Campers to Beaver Creek Camp

Gathers documents / money etc. to go to Business office.

Assists with registration and distribution of Christmas Hampers.

Other duties as needed

MANAGERIAL / TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY :

This position reports directly to the Corps Officer.

This position has no direct reports.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Working environment is typically in the office in generally agreeable conditions.

Occasional travel and some scheduled overtime are associated with this position.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS :

Completion of Secondary School or Equivalent

Certified Office Diploma or equivalent experience an asset

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Minimum 23 years secretarial / administrative experience is preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office an asset

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Good decisionmaking and organizational skills

Skills and Capabilities :

Attention to detail problem solving and analytical skills.

Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Able to work cooperatively in a team setting.

Ability to multitask & prioritize responsibilities (i.e. good judgement)

Ability to lift / move weights of up to 20 lbs. occasionally.

Understanding of and support for the Mission and Ministry of The Salvation Army.

A vulnerable sector check and Praesidium Training is required

This is funded through Canada Summer Jobs and therefore applicants must meet the hiring criteria for this program.

This is a temporary seasonal position

Compensation :

The target hiring range for this position is $15.69 to $19.62 with a maximum of $23.54.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 15 - 19

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Administrative Assistant • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada