Administrative assistant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: Bilingual
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work setting

• Agriculture, fishing and/or forestry
• Factory or plant

Tasks

• Open and distribute mail and other materials
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Conduct research
• Perform data entry

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Accounting software
• MS Office
• Electronic mail

Area of specialization

• Invoices
• Accounting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Reliability
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Dependability
• Due diligence
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current level of study?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance