Administrative Assistant Regular Full Time - AgeCare Jasper Place

AgeCare; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Canada is seeking an Administrative Assistant responsible for day-to-day administrative functions and supporting management. The ideal candidate will hold a Business Administration degree and have 3-5 years of office experience. Key responsibilities include scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining expense accounts. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information are critical. Join us to serve seniors with dignity and compassion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years comprehensive general office experience.
• Must present a professional and polished image at all times.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day administrative functions.
• Schedule and coordinate all appointments and meetings.
• Maintain and process expense accounts for the executives.

Skills

Proactivity

Organization

Communication skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

Business Administration degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling the day to day administrative functions, while providing a positive, professional company image with all internal and external contacts, maintaining confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy and flexibility in their daily work routine.

Key Responsibilities

• To demonstrate initiative, within pre-determined guidelines, in handling day-to-day administrative functions;
• To respond to and screen calls/emails /visitors promptly and handle appropriately;
• To schedule /coordinate all appointments and meetings;
• To coordinate travel arrangements for Management; including flights, hotel & car reservations & prepare an itinerary for executives;
• To prepare presentation materials, or statistical reports and distribute as required;
• To maintain and process expense accounts for the executives;
• To develop & maintain a well organized filing system that permits easy reference and rapid retrieval of information ;
• To attend meetings and take minutes as appropriate, including room set up and clean up at the end of the meeting;
• To conduct research and compile data as required;
• To prepare and/or edit internal and external letters, memos and emails;
• To continually expand and update professional knowledge;
• To work collaboratively as part of the Administrative Professionals team, taking an active & participatory role in the Administrative forum;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Business Administration degree or diploma
• Completion of Business/ Admin courses and 3-5 years comprehensive general office experience
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined and able to demonstrate a high level of productivity
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, written & verbal
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize work and workflow
• Must present a professional and polished image at all times; exhibiting a friendly and personable approach
• Extremely customer focused, always delivering exceptional service
• High degree of interpersonal skills, with ability to deal successfully with both internal and external clients
• Ability to deal with matters of a confidential and sensitive nature, exercising good judgment at all times
• Must exhibit flexibility and adaptability to change
• Exceptional Microsoft computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Flexibility in working hours to meet Management and clients needs
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!