Office administrative assistant

Woodland Park Housing Co-operative ( Castlegar, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Office administrative assistant. This position requires the successful applicant to begin duties at the earliest opportunity. This is a Casual employment - Part time position. Shift timings include: Morning, Day, On call, Flexible hours.

Job Description

• The candidate must open, sort, and distribute mail and other materials.
• The candidate must plan and organize daily operations effectively.
• The candidate must schedule and confirm appointments efficiently.
• The candidate must answer telephone calls and relay messages accurately.
• The candidate must answer electronic enquiries.
• The candidate must order office supplies and maintain inventory.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
• 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 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.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate must have the ability to work independently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own transportation.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

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

By email

Apply with the button on this page: your resume is emailed to the employer.

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?