project administration officer

Government of Canada - Central; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in the Region of Waterloo, Cambridge, is seeking an office administrator to review procedures, delegate tasks, and coordinate office services. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced role with tight deadlines. This position is on-site with no remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to work independently and under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new administrative procedures.
• Delegate work to office support staff.
• Establish work priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and plan for office services and resources.
• Prepare periodic reports and correspondence.
• Monitor and evaluate office administrative procedures.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Organized

Ability to multitask

Time management

Integrity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Electronic mail

Spreadsheet

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work Location

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Monitor and evaluate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• MS Office

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / Travel

• Own transportation

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
• Ability to multitask
• Time management
• Integrity