Administrative Assistant 1

1 week ago


Duncan, Canada Municipality of North Cowichan Full time

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1

(Casual, 2+ positions available)

The Municipality of North Cowichan is situated in the picturesque Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, nestled between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our vibrant communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End offer a plethora of artistic, cultural, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Municipality boasts a stable work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

North Cowichan is seeking applications from individuals with the requisite skills, qualifications, and abilities for the role of Administrative Assistant 1 on a casual, on-call basis. If you are a self-starter, eager to embrace a new challenge where you can truly make an impact, value both autonomy and responsibility, and wish to contribute to one of British Columbia's most diverse and environmentally conscious municipalities, we eagerly anticipate your application.

This position presents a chance for a motivated individual to deliver administrative, reception, and clerical support across various departments, handling tasks of varying complexity and diversity. Flexibility to be assigned to additional duties as needed is essential.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Abilities:

  • Completion of Grade 12
  • Formal secretarial training from a recognized program, accompanied by a minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience. Consideration may be given to equivalent education and experience levels.
  • A minimum typing speed of 60 wpm is mandatory. Submission of typing speed proof or recent assessment results from the past 24 months is mandatory with your application.
  • Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a current satisfactory driver's abstract is necessary.
  • Proficiency in Windows-based network systems, including Microsoft Office suite, or similar software.
  • Demonstrated organizational prowess, communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and a polite demeanor in handling phone and in-person inquiries.
  • Proven capacity to quickly adapt, efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks accurately in a dynamic setting.
  • Proficiency in operating office equipment.
  • Sound judgment, with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

This position is part of a union (CUPE Local 358), and the collective agreement can be accessed on our website. Candidates under consideration will undergo a comprehensive assessment of their skills, qualifications, and abilities. The selected candidate will undergo a criminal record check.



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