administrative assistant

2XL Furniture & Home Decor; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home décor is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Winnipeg. The role involves coordinating events, managing office tasks under tight deadlines, and supporting team communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in client service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and coordinate seminars, conferences, and meetings.
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings and other events.
• Schedule and confirm appointments and answer inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client focus

Ability to multitask

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Reliability

Quick learner

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office
  
  

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
  
  

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Time management
• Quick learner