office assistant

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada - Central is offering an administrative position that requires strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities. Responsibilities include processing mail, maintaining records, and supporting office operations. This on-site role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, providing a valuable experience in public service.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of MS Office and database applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process mail, prepare invoices, and organize office work.
• Provide general information to clients and the public.
• Photocopy, collate documents and manage filing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Database software

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories and databases
• Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
• Prepare invoices and bank deposits
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
• Label, file and retrieve documents
• Locate and remove files requested
• Organize and schedule office work

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• Database software
• MS Excel

Area of specialization

• Reports
• Invoices
• Correspondence

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Punctuality

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available