administrative assistant

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks:

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Provide customer service

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Work Term: Permanent

Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week