administrative assistant - office

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

Job summary

A government agency in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an administrative support professional to work on-site. Responsibilities include answering calls, greeting visitors, typing documents, and data entry. Candidates should have a college diploma or equivalent experience, and must pass a criminal record check. This role offers benefits including health care plans and free parking.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Criminal record check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and relay messages.
• Greet and direct visitors.
• Type and proofread documents.
• Perform data entry tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Data entry skills

Education

College certificate or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Electronic scheduler

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities Tasks

• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Perform data entry

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Electronic scheduler
• Electronic mail

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available