Administrative Assistant

Sedgwick; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known insurance firm in York Region is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide comprehensive support. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, managing travel arrangements, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and at least one year of administrative experience. Join a culture that values work-life balance and career growth.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in general office administrative duties or equivalent.
• Experience with an insurance company, broker or consultant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces correspondence, reports, and other documentation.
• Provides back-up telephone support.
• Processes invoices and billings.
• Tracks attendance records.
• Records meeting minutes.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Maintains supply inventory.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

Strong organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies

Certified as a Great Place to Work

Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance

Administrative Assistant

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To provide administrative support including preparing correspondence and reports, filing, and other general office support activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produces correspondence, reports, and other documentation; files documents, maintains and tracks suspense file, photocopies, sends and receives facsimile transmissions, etc.
• Provides back-up telephone support.
• Processes invoices and billings;maintains records.
• Maintains unit attendance records, library and/or manuals.
• Records meeting minutes.
• Makes travel arrangements.
• Maintains adequate supply inventory;orders supplies as needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required.

Experience
One (1) year of experience in general office administrative duties or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with an insurance company, broker or consultant preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Sedgwickis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.