Office Assistant

Autismservices; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Autismservices in Canada is looking for a detail-oriented Office Assistant to join their tree and shrub nursery team. The successful candidate must provide excellent customer service, manage inquiries, and ensure accurate order processing while maintaining detailed records.

The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Experience in horticulture is a plus. This is an in-person position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Experience in horticulture is an asset.
• Strong memory and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Receive and forward inquiries via phone or email.
• Provide customer service and assist clients.
• Maintain inventory control and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Tree and shrub nursery seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Office Assistant to join our team. Successful candidate must be able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and forward telephone or electronic inquiries
• Provide customer service, greet customers
• Process incoming order confirmations from suppliers ensuring order accuracy
• Data entry
• Perform reception and clerical duties
• Accounts receivable
• Invoice clients
• Inventory control of plant material
• Maintain records on inventory control system
• Work on reports from manual or electronic files inventories and databases

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent memory
• Continuous and independent learning
• Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
• Able to multitask, manage interruptions, and meet changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
• Computer literate
• Work independently and/or with others
• Job task prioritizing, planning, and organizing to produce high quality results in a timely fashion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly systematic, organized, and flexible
• Keyboarding; minimum of 40 wpm
• Maintain staff confidentiality
• Strong, mature, and responsible work ethic
• Professional phone etiquette
• Adaptable
• Punctual

Business Equipment & Computer Applications

• Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Internet Browser
• Windows 11 operating system
• Database softwarePhotocopier/scanner
• Electronic mail

Experience in horticulture is an asset.

Work is in person Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Public transportation is not available.