[B] Administrative Assistant Regular Full Time [BMR AA 1.00] AgeCare Mount Royal

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

Job summary

A compassionate care organization in Calgary is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant. This role involves managing administrative functions, coordinating appointments, and preparing correspondence. Ideal candidates will have a Business Administration degree and 3-5 years in an office setting, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills. Flexibility in hours is required to meet management needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of Business/Admin courses and 3-5 years comprehensive general office experience.
• Must demonstrate a high level of productivity and be self-disciplined.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet Management and clients needs.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day administrative functions.
• Schedule/coordinate appointments and meetings.
• Prepare and edit internal and external correspondence.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Business Administration degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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.

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!