office administrator

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Georgetown, Ontario, is looking for an administrative professional to oversee office procedures and manage budgetary controls. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and proficiency in MS Office. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience in a similar field. The position is on-site with a fast-paced work environment requiring attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office and electronic communication.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Establish work priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment.
• Coordinate office services for various operational needs.
• Assist in budget preparation and inventory control.
• Assemble data and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and oversee administrative procedures.
• Administer payroll and manage budget expenditures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Computer knowledge

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Office

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.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• 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
• Perform data entry
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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