administrative officer

Government of Canada - Central; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Peterborough is seeking an administrative coordinator to implement and evaluate administrative procedures, manage the operating budget, and oversee office services. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to 2 years of related experience. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word is essential. This position requires working on-site without remote options, in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in administrative roles.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and a large workload.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services and maintain inventory.
• Prepare reports on sales volumes and manage payroll administration.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Efficient interpersonal skills

Time management

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Client focus

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Private sector
• Retail service establishment

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Order merchandise
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Team player
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Judgement