office administrator

Government of Canada - Western; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an Administrative Assistant to handle various office tasks including establishing priorities, coordinating services, and managing budgets. Candidates should possess a college diploma and have 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably with a background in dental health. This role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently at the physical location. The position does not offer remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in administrative tasks.
• Experience in dental health policies is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Establish work priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and plan for office services and inventory.
• Prepare operating budget and maintain controls.
• Assemble data and prepare reports, manuals, and correspondence.
• Perform data entry tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP diploma (1-2 years)

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

• Willing to relocate
• Dental practice

Responsibilities Tasks

• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• 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

Experience and specialization Policy and program experience

• Dental health

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player