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Administrative assistant

Posted by: Rethink Communications LP

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Advertising, marketing and public relations agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
  • Train other workers
  • Determine and establish office procedures and routines
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Advise senior management
  • Respond to employee questions and complaints
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  • Perform data entry
  • Provide customer service
  • Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Google Docs
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • Google Drive
  • Electronic mail

Area of specialization

  • Reports and records
  • Project management

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Large caseload
  • Large workload
  • Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Wellness program

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