office manager

Government of Canada - Western; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Division No. 11, Edmonton, is seeking an experienced administrative professional with a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience. Responsibilities include implementing and reviewing procedures, overseeing office operations, and managing workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience needed.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures.
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Determine work priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Outlook

MS Word

Project coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Implement new administrative procedures
• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures
• Delegate work to office support staff
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Perform data entry
• Train staff
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Commission systems and components
• Coach
• Monitor and evaluate
• Oversee payroll administration
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Integrity
• Team player