office assistant

Government of Canada; Delta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented administrative professional to join their team. This role involves essential office tasks such as typing, proofreading, and managing correspondence, all while contributing to a green economy. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling various responsibilities from data entry to customer service. With a focus on supporting environmental initiatives, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact while developing valuable skills in administration. Join a dedicated team and help drive sustainable practices in the workplace.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer and technology, particularly MS Word.
• Ability to perform data entry and basic bookkeeping tasks.

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread documents, manage correspondence and inquiries.
• Process applications, mail, and maintain office supplies and inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Data entry

Basic bookkeeping

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

Scanner

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

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

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The employer states this position is a green job because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Office

Responsibilities Tasks

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents
• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
• Work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, and databases
• Sort, process, and verify applications, receipts, and other documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
• Send and receive messages
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Compile data, statistics, and other information
• Prepare invoices and bank deposits
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing, and filing
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• File material in storage area
• Label files according to retention and disposal schedules
• Label, file, and retrieve documents
• Locate and remove files requested
• Organize and schedule office work
• Store, update, and retrieve financial data

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Area of specialization

• Invoices
• Correspondence

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available