office manager

Government of Canada - Central; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking an Administrator in Ottawa to manage office procedures and support staff coordination. This role involves establishing priorities, maintaining budget controls, and ensuring efficient operational flow. Candidates require a relevant college diploma and must demonstrate effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• College diploma required.
• Knowledge of MS Office suite and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Implement and review administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Prepare periodic reports and maintain budgetary controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Google Drive

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Google Drive

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability