Administrative Assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre. Tasks: Coordinate the flow of information within the team. Open and distribute mail and other materials. Plan and organize daily operations. Train other workers. Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences. Determine and establish office procedures and routines. Schedule and confirm appointments. Manage contracts. Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages. Answer electronic enquiries. Compile data, statistics and other information. Oversee the preparation of reports. Order office supplies and maintain inventory. Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas. Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems. Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents. Perform data entry. Provide customer service. Maintain and manage digital database. Computer and technology knowledge: Electronic scheduler. Adobe Photoshop. Database software. MS Office. Electronic mail. Point of sale system. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Ability to multitask. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Client focus. Reliability. Adaptability. Accountability. Efficiency. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Overtime available. Other benefits: Free parking available. Team building opportunities. Support for newcomers and refugees: Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees . Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Support for mature workers: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees.