Administrative Officer

Government of Canada - Central; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced administrative professional to manage both in-person and remote tasks. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years in a similar role. Responsibilities include organizing workflows, data entry, and report preparation. This position offers health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

Health benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Free parking available

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to manage deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Establish work priorities and meet deadlines.
• Carry out administrative activities of the establishment.
• Assemble data and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

SharePoint

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

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


• or equivalent experience


• Business/office automation/technology/data entry


• Business operations support and assistant services, other

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Private sector


• Engineering firm

Responsibilities

• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met


• Carry out administrative activities of establishment


• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence


• Perform data entry


• Train or arrange for training


• Perform front desk duties


• Order supplies and maintain inventory


• Maintain accurate records


• Label, file and retrieve documents


• Design and layout pages


• Perform quality control and proofreading


• Plan the computerized management of archives and the management of electronic archives


• Prepare engineering technical reports or other documents

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• SharePoint


• MS Excel


• MS Office


• MS Outlook


• MS PowerPoint


• MS Word


• Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently


• Fast-paced environment


• Work under pressure


• Tight deadlines


• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Excellent written communication


• Flexibility


• Organized


• Reliability


• Ability to multitask


• Time management


• Adaptability


• Integrity


• Team player

Benefits

• Health benefits


• Disability benefits


• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance


• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)


• Free parking available


• Learning/training paid by employer


• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)


• Parking available


• Travel insurance


• Wellness program