Administrative assistant

Your dollar store with more in Salmon Arm, BC is inviting applications for the position of Administrative assistant. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Flexible availability required for: Morning, Day, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team.
• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
• The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
• The candidate must train other workers.
• The candidate must record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• The candidate must determine and establish office procedures and routines.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must manage contracts.
• The candidate must answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately.
• The candidate must answer electronic enquiries.
• The candidate must compile data, statistics, and other information.
• The candidate must oversee the preparation of reports.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas.
• 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 perform data entry.
• The candidate must provide exceptional customer service.
• The candidate must maintain and manage digital databases.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
• 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 be flexible.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be adaptable.
• The candidate must be accountable.
• The candidate must be efficient.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre handling products from manufacturers or wholesalers, organizing them, and shipping them to their final destinations as quickly as possible.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.

How to apply

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

By mail

1151 10 Avenue SW suite 280
Salmon Arm, BC
V1E 1T2

• Job reference number 01 Admin
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following 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)?