office assistant

Government of Canada - Western; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual for an office role that involves a variety of tasks such as handling inquiries, processing documents, and providing excellent customer service. This position requires a high school graduation certificate and values skills like attention to detail and effective communication. The successful candidate will thrive in a busy office environment, showcasing their ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Join a team where your contributions will make a difference in serving the community.

Qualifications

• High school graduation certificate required.
• Experience in customer service and data entry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries.
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts, and other documents.
• Provide general information to clients and the public.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Excellent Oral Communication

Excellent Written Communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work setting

• Office
• Associations and non profit organizations
• General office
• Transportation company
• Dispatching

Responsibilities Tasks

• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
• Send and receive messages
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel
• MS Windows

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Punctuality