Administrative assistant

Your dollar store with more in Salmon Arm, BC is seeking a self-motivated Administrative assistant. Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Shift timings include: Day, Weekend.

Job Description

• The candidate must coordinate the flow of information within the team.
• The candidate must direct and control daily operations.
• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
• The candidate must establish and implement operational policies and procedures.
• The candidate must record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• 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 candidate must have successfully completed studies in Administrative assistant and secretarial science, general.
• 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.
• 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.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a retail/wholesale establishment/distribution center 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.

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)?