Administrative Assistant– (Temporary) FILLED

Our client is looking for a professional to join their team for three months.

What Your Impact Will Be
Reporting to the manager, the administrative assistant is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the entire department. Key skills are strong attention to detail and the ability to handle a busy workload.

Where is it based?
In office. Vancouver, BC

Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide administrative support to the department, such as:

  • file and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports for review/interview/sign-off

  • provide general telephone/email assistance by responding to inquiries and forwarding as appropriate

  • draft and respond to routine correspondence

  • collate and distribute numerous correspondence, either via email or mail

  • generate reports and draft presentations

  • open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence

  • review lists, check information, and update relevant databases

  • liaise other departments to update materials, e.g. questionnaires, email notifications, and reminder emails

  • provide general support and assist with following up to questions

  • lead and/or assist with special projects related to the department

  • perform other duties as required

 
Must Haves
Required skills and qualifications include:

  • high school graduation plus a minimum of one year of post-secondary education with training in administrative/secretarial practices or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • demonstrated  high level of initiative, time management, and organizational ability

  • ability to meet deadlines

  • experience drafting minutes and correspondence

  • excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • excellent editing and proofreading skills

  • attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

  • working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint

What’s in it for you?
Salary: $23 - $24 plus 4% in lieu of vacations