office administrative assistant

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization located in Edmonton is seeking an administrative support professional to perform essential office tasks, including answering calls, managing communications, compiling data, and ordering supplies. Applicants should possess a college-level education along with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask. A criminal record check is mandatory, and the role requires on-site work with no remote options available. This is an opportunity to contribute to vital services in the community.

Benefits

Paid travel expenses

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant role is an asset.
• Criminal record check and child welfare check required.
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages.
• Compile data, statistics, and other information.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• Answer electronic enquiries.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Client focus

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Office

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Office
• Electronic mail

Area of specialization

• Correspondence
• Reports and records
• Invoices

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner