Administrative Assistant

Description:

This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to provide administrative, reception and clerical support of considerable complexity and diversity for the Planning Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative services which includes but is not limited to: typing and data entry, file management and document preparation/workflow. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:

• Completion of Grade 12.

• Office administration training from a recognized program with a minimum of two years of related experience.

• Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Programs as well as demonstrable skills working with specialized computer and database programs.

• Demonstrable keyboard skills, with a minimum speed of 60 wpm. Proof of typing speed or assessment results from the last 24 months must be included with your application.

• Demonstrable organizational ability and proficiency in file management, record keeping, statistics management and use of business machines and operate office equipment.

• Demonstrable ability to adapt quickly in accepting or initiating, and effectively prioritizing and accurately completing multiple tasks in a multi-faceted environment.

• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively assist members of the public with enquiries.

• Independence of judgment, and capability of working under minimal supervision.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.