office clerk

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Edmonton is seeking an administrative assistant to manage office tasks, provide customer service, and maintain documentation. Role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and some relevant experience. The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment and possess strong communication skills. This position offers health benefits and free parking.

Benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Must demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Ability to perform data entry with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Type and proofread documents.
• Send and receive messages.
• Compile data and provide general information to clients.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• File and retrieve documents as necessary.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Quick Books

Electronic scheduler

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

• 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