Administrative assistant

Rural Municipality of Big River No. 555 is situated in Big River, SK and is hiring a Administrative assistant to join the team. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Flexible availability required for: To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must assist with staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team.
• The candidate must evaluate daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
• The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
• The candidate must determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately.
• The candidate must oversee the analysis of employee data and information.
• The candidate must answer electronic enquiries.
• The candidate must respond to employee questions and complaints.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must liaise with management, union officials, and HR consultants.
• The candidate must organize staff consultation and grievance procedures.
• The candidate must oversee payroll administration.
• The candidate must set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.
• The candidate must type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• The candidate must conduct research.
• The candidate must perform data entry.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must maintain and manage digital databases.
• The candidate must perform basic bookkeeping tasks.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• No experience required. The employer will provide training to the selected candidate.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills.
• The candidate must be adaptable.
• The candidate must be accountable.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate must exercise due diligence.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in government administration performing public service and administrative duties.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

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By mail

606 1st Street North
Big River, SK
S0J 0E0

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?