office clerk

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton seeks an office support professional to handle typing, correspondence, and general client inquiries. The candidate must have a high school diploma and be proficient in MS Office tools, including Word and Excel. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Benefits include health care and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Proficient in typing and proofreading correspondence.
• Ability to provide general information to clients.
• Capable of maintaining office supplies and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread correspondence and forms.
• Compile data and provide customer service.
• Organize and schedule office work.

Skills

Typing and proofreading

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Quick Books

MS Outlook

Electronic scheduler

Scanner

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Office
• General office

Responsibilities Tasks

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms 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
• 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

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• MS Word
• Quick Books
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• Electronic mail

Equipment and machinery experience

• Scanner

Area of specialization

• Forms and records
• Invoices

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• 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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available