office manager

Government of Canada - Atlantic; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking an experienced administrative professional to oversee office procedures and support staff. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and ability to manage budgets. Responsibilities include evaluating procedures, establishing priorities, and maintaining controls while working under tight deadlines. This position is on-site only, with no remote work option available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate office administrative procedures.
• Experience in budget preparation and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Establish work priorities to meet deadlines.
• Carry out administrative activities for the establishment.
• Assist in budget preparation and maintain inventory controls.
• Perform data entry and oversee payroll administration.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Ability to multitask

Time management

Adaptability

Integrity

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

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

• 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
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Perform data entry
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Oversee payroll administration
• Plan and control budget and expenditures

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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