administrative assistant

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Vancouver is seeking an individual to coordinate seminars and appointments for persons with intellectual disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a relevant college diploma, experience in a similar setting, and strong communication skills. Additional benefits include health plans, life insurance, and a pension plan. The position is permanent, with 37.5 working hours per week.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Education program of 1 to 2 years required.
• Experience of 7 months to less than 1 year.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars and conferences.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Efficient interpersonal skills

Judgement

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Education and Experience

• 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

Work setting

• Group home
• Persons with an intellectual disability

Responsibilities

• Tasks: Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Schedule and confirm appointments

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Work Term : Permanent

Work Language : English

Hours : 37.5 hours per week