office administrative assistant

Maysfiled Appliance; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail establishment in Edmonton seeks a dedicated office administrator to manage daily procedures, schedule appointments, and provide excellent customer service. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and prior experience is preferred. The role involves multitasking in a fast-paced environment and requires strong communication skills. Health benefits and support programs for newcomers are offered.

Benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Answer telephone calls and relay messages.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

Overview

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 32 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Retail / wholesale establishment / distribution centre

Tasks

• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• MS Office

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability

Health benefits

• Paramedical services coverage

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers