administrative assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Supervise other workers
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train other workers
• Manage contracts
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Provide customer service
• Recruit and hire staff
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Organized
• Client focus
• Reliability
• Accountability

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations