administrative assistant

Government of Canada; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity is seeking a skilled office support professional to join their team in Sherbrooke. This role involves implementing office procedures, managing schedules, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a college diploma and relevant experience, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills while ensuring attention to detail.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Required: College diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years experience in an office environment.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement policies and procedures.
• Manage contracts and schedule appointments.
• Provide customer service and perform data entry.

Skills

Organized

Client focus

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to multitask

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

Google Docs

Google Drive

Electronic mail

Electronic scheduler

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

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.

Work setting

• Real estate

Responsibilities Tasks

• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• 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
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• Electronic scheduler
• Google Drive
• Electronic mail

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available