Office assistant

The Canadian Merchant Service Guild is situated in New Westminster, BC and is hiring a Office assistant to join the team. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and begin duties immediately. We are offering a Permanent employment - Part time opportunity. Flexible availability required for: Day, To be determined, , 09:00 to 16:00.

Job Description

• The candidate must type and proofread correspondence, forms, and other documents.
• The candidate must receive and forward telephone or electronic inquiries.
• The candidate must work on reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, and databases.
• The candidate must sort, process, and verify applications, receipts, and other documents.
• The candidate must process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically.
• The candidate must send and receive messages.
• The candidate must perform basic bookkeeping tasks.
• The candidate must compile data, statistics, and other information.
• The candidate must photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing, and filing.
• The candidate must perform data entry.
• The candidate must label, file, and retrieve documents.
• The candidate must locate and remove files requested.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must be collaborative.
• The candidate must be efficient.
• The candidate must be goal-oriented.
• The candidate must be hardworking.
• The candidate must demonstrate integrity.
• The candidate must be outgoing.
• The candidate must maintain a positive attitude.
• The candidate must be proactive.
• The candidate must be a quick learner.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be punctual.
• The candidate must be resourceful.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• 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 be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in an office.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• 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 be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must provide valid reference information.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to apply

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

By email

[email protected]

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• 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)?