Casual Administrative Support Positions - Other Locations

Athabasca University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Athabasca University is seeking candidates for Casual Administrative Support positions. These roles offer flexibility and an introduction to the university environment. Candidates will be considered for various short-term roles, with a minimum requirement of a high school diploma and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Defined Benefits Pension Plan

Alberta Health Care

Extended Health Care

Disability Coverage

Vacation

Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day

Discretionary Benefit Fund

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: High school diploma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a current profile and update resume with new skills.
• Complete accurate work within deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Courses or Certificates

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Athabasca University (AU) is currently recruiting for the position of Casual Administrative Support.

By submitting your application, please note you will be considered for opportunities outside of Athabasca, Alberta.

AU regularly hires individuals for Casual Positions that are short-term (under 3 months) or sporadic. These positions offer employment flexibility, provide an introduction to the university, and offer individuals the opportunity to develop their skills in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

The Casual Inventory is a key resource used by AU departments to shortlist potential candidates for Casual Positions.

It is your responsibility as an applicant to maintain a current profile, such as updating your resume with new skills and experience. Please contact [emailprotected] to update your file.

Your application will be maintained in the Human Resources Casual Inventory for six months. To remain a candidate for upcoming casual positions, re-apply every six months.

Qualifications :

1. Casual Positions range from entry level to senior administrative support positions.
2. Qualifications vary by position; a high school diploma is the minimum requirement.
3. Post-secondary courses or certificates, previous office experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to complete accurate work within deadlines may be required.

Please note that salary ranges may differ depending on the classification of each role.

Athabasca First

Where possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members residing in the Athabasca region. Relocation assistance may be offered to the right candidate. If you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca, you can work on and from our beautiful campus.

To learn more about the Town and Region of Athabasca, visit: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers :

Benefits and pension eligibility vary by employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• A variety of leaves (e.g., Maternity, Parental, Adoption, Compassionate Care)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an employment offer is extended. Verification of credentials is a condition of employment.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

E-transcripts from your post-secondary institution can be emailed directly for verification. International credentials can be verified via WES at https://www.wes.org/ca. Processing international credential verification may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; priority is given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents.

AU encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and visible minorities.

When candidates have equal skills, abilities, and experience, those residing in or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be preferred.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.