[B] Administrative Assistant - (H) Temporary- Full Time [BRV AA1 1.00] AgeCare Riverview

AgeCare; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Administrative Assistant to manage day-to-day office functions and uphold a professional image with internal and external contacts.

The role requires handling calls, scheduling, travel arrangements for management, and preparation of materials while maintaining confidentiality and high-level organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of comprehensive general office experience.
• Must be proactive, self-disciplined and productive.
• Highly organized and detail oriented; ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls, emails, and visitors promptly and appropriately.
• Schedule and coordinate appointments and meetings.
• Arrange travel for management and prepare itineraries.
• Prepare presentations or reports and distribute as required.
• Maintain filing system for easy reference and retrieval.
• Attend meetings and take minutes as needed; assist with room setup.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Professional image

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Time management

Customer service

Education

Business Administration degree

Business Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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