Student – Office Assistant

Description:

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications, such as Word (word processing) and Excel (spreadsheets), as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents.
• You apply your knowledge of office administration to accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• You accurately track, retrieve, and archive files; you apply your knowledge and/or experience with electronic file and paper management systems to secure, classify, manage, and store documents.
• You apply your basic knowledge of records management to ensure the integrity of ministry records is maintained in accordance with ministry standards.
• You input data accurately and generate reports, paying close attention to detail.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You apply your research and analytical skills to gather, assess, and summarize information, and provide recommendations.
• You apply your knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice to research documents, make connections, and identify those that are to be archived.
• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings, and summarize information.
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review, and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means.
• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.