office administrator

Government of Canada - Western; Clearwater; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in British Columbia is seeking an administrative professional to implement and evaluate procedures, manage budgets, and oversee office operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Plan and control budget and expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organized

Team player

Flexibility

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Accounting software

Spreadsheet

Electronic mail

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Private sector
• Remote location

Responsibilities Tasks

• Implement new administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Team player