Administrative Assistant - Relief

Are you a quick learner with a certificate in Office Administration? Do you have excellent customer service skills, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently? If so, we want you as part of our Administration Team!

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is looking for an enthusiastic, versatile, friendly individual to provide temporary office administration coverage on an on-call, as needed basis.

As the successful candidate working as part of the clerical support team, the incumbent must be flexible enough to handle a wide range of clerical and customer service activities in office administration, data entry, respond to public inquiries and other duties. As this position is often the first point of contact, handling all telephone and walk-in customers in a professional, welcoming, and customer-focused manner is your first priority!

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

• Office Administration Certificate and one year of office administration experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• Experience with correspondence, record keeping, spreadsheets and word processing;
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills;
• Ability to deal with occasional upset customers in a professional, respectful manner;
• Strong organization and prioritization abilities, including the ability to multi-task, enter data accurately and efficiently, and ability to work independently;
• Flexible approach to changing work environment;
• Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm;
• Excellent computer skills using MS Office; experience using VADIM and GIS is desirable;
• Valid BC Driver's Licence.

This is a relief position that is being offered on an on-call, as needed basis. You must be flexible and available for work on short notice between the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, generally Monday through Friday although some weekend work in our EECO Centre may be needed from time to time. This position pays an hourly rate of $31.20.

Qualified applicants are invited to view the full job description and apply at rdco.com/jobs. This position will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest - only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

About The Regional District Of Central Okanagan

We acknowledge our presence on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded tm̓xʷúlaʔxʷ (land) of the syilx / Okanagan people who have resided here since time immemorial. The RDCO recognizes, honours, and respects the syilx/ Okanagan lands upon which we live, work, and play.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan is made up of a dedicated team of people who care about the community we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes benefits, Municipal Pension Plan and professional development. We are located in one of the most desirable places to live in BC, in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. The appeal of Okanagan Lake and the natural beauty of the surroundings continue to draw people to the valley. Our lifestyle is second to none especially for those who live to enjoy the outdoors.

Salary: $31.20 per hour