Administrative Officer

Work Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Work Language: English

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferable in Administration or related may be required.

Experience: Previous work experience related to office administration is an asset.

Duties

• Review, evaluate and implement 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
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Word
• MS Windows
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Excel

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-pace environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team Player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?