office administrator

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Summerside; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Summerside is looking for an administrative professional to implement and evaluate procedures. Candidates should have a College/CEGEP education or equivalent experience, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are essential. This position requires on-site work with no remote option available. Health benefits include dental, vision care, and more. Candidate must also have their own transportation.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures.
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Prepare periodic and special reports, manuals, and correspondence.
• Perform data entry and basic bookkeeping tasks.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Time management

Adaptability

Integrity

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Sage Accounting Software

Accounting software

Google Drive

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures
• 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
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Perform data entry
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

Computer and technology knowledge

• Spreadsheet
• Accounting software
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Google Drive
• Sage Accounting Software

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available