office administrative assistant

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an office administrative assistant in Edmonton to establish office routines, manage appointments, and maintain filing systems. Candidates must hold a secondary school graduation certificate and can thrive in fast-paced environments with multitasking abilities. This on-site position requires familiarity with standard office software.

Qualifications

• Requires 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Must be able to complete work at the physical location.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas.

Skills

Ability to multitask

Flexibility

Organized

Team player

Client focus

Reliability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Windows

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

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

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus
• Reliability