office administrative assistant

Westland Immigration Visa; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local immigration agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Administrative Assistant to coordinate various functions including scheduling, communication, and event management. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, preferably with 1-2 years of relevant experience. An inclusive work environment that supports diversity and newcomers is fostered.

Benefits

Mentorship programs

Diversity training

Support for newcomers

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role is preferred.
• Experience with office procedures and filing systems is necessary.
• Ability to greet clients and conduct office communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate seminars and conferences.
• Schedule appointments and manage office workflow.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

College / CEGEP

Job description

• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : College / CEGEP
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• 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
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Support for persons with disabilities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

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

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities