Casual Administrative Support Positions - Athabasca, AB

Athabasca University; Alberta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Casual Administrative Support staff to join their dynamic team in Athabasca, Alberta. This role offers flexible employment opportunities, allowing individuals to gain valuable experience while working in a collegial environment. Candidates will have the chance to develop their skills and contribute to various departments. The university prioritizes local applicants, fostering a community-oriented approach. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position welcomes individuals from various backgrounds. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

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

• Entry level to senior administrative support positions available.
• Minimum requirement: high school diploma; post-secondary preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a current profile and resume for casual positions.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Courses or Certificates

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 only located in Athabasca, Alberta.

AU regularly hires individuals for Casual Positions of a short-term (under 3 months) or sporadic nature. Casual Positions offer employment flexibility, provide an introduction to the university, and give individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities 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 as you obtain new skills and experience. Please contact [emailprotected] to update your file.

Your application will be maintained in Human Resources Casual Inventory for a period of six months. It is your responsibility as an applicant to re-apply to the pool every six months if you wish to remain a candidate for upcoming casual positions.

Qualifications:

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

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

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members residing in the Athabasca region. Relocation assistance may be offered to the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, visit: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers:

Benefits and pension eligibility differ based on 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, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer is conditional upon credential verification.

All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

E-transcripts directly from your post-secondary institution via email are acceptable.

WES: https://www.wes.org/ca may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and visible minorities.

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be preferred.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. Applicants living outside Canada are not permitted to work for Athabasca University.