administrative officer

Government of Canada - Central; Schomberg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Schomberg, Ontario is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to implement and review administrative procedures, manage budgets, and train staff. The role requires strong communication skills, experience with MS Office, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This is an on-site position with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must meet tight deadlines with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures.
• Review and evaluate administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Establish work priorities to meet deadlines.
• Assist in budget preparation and maintenance.
• Conduct data entry and prepare reports.
• Train staff and oversee office procedures.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Ability to multitask

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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

• Construction company

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Perform data entry
• Train staff
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

• MS Office

Additional information

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
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Ability to multitask