Administrative Assistant

  • West St. Paul
  • Dasmesh School Winnipeg Inc.

or equivalent experience

Tasks :

  • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
  • Supervise other workers
  • Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
  • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
  • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Computer and technology knowledge :

  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Word

Area of specialization :

  • Correspondence
  • Reports and records
  • Invoices
  • Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

Security and safety :

  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check

Work conditions and physical capabilities :

  • Fast-paced 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?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
  • What is your current field of study?

Health benefits :

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits :

  • Pension plan