Administrative Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada VON Canada (Nova Scotia) Full time

_To be eligible to participate in the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must;_
- _ Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*_
- _ Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,_
- _ Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations._
- _The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period._
- **International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa, or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the Canada Summer Jobs program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market._

Requisition Details:

Employment Status:
Temporary, Part Time (0.9 FTE)

Program Name:
Canada Summer Jobs Student

Work Schedule:
Days

Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 70

Anticipated End Date:

On Call:
No

Job Summary:


The Administrative Assistant - Supply Room is responsible for maintaining and tracking inventory, ordering, receiving, and delivery of medical supplies to assist VON in providing quality service to clients.

This position acts as a resource for Service Providers at the site by preparing medical supplies for shipment that are required for clients.

The supply clerk is also responsible for tracking and cleaning medical equipment as well as all required administrative duties

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responds to any general inquiries including answering telephone calls and ensuring staff, volunteers, clients and visitors are greeted and directed to the appropriate resource in a friendly courteous manner.
  • Responds to messages from the answering service as required.
  • Greets and directs all inoffice visitors and incoming calls.
  • Ensures incoming and outgoing correspondence is distributed accordingly and in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for the mail pickup and drop off.
  • Answers general inquiries regarding the VON organization with informed and satisfactory responses.
  • Distributes departmental mail, including mail outs, postal meter, and internal departmental mail.
  • Schedules and organizes meetings and appointments as requested.
  • Prepares all general correspondences, memos, forms, minutes, brochures, invitations, staff lists, reports and other documents as directed.
  • Assists in the production of newsletters (including collection of material, typing/formatting and photocopying/printing) and in standardizing processes and forms.
  • Manages filing systems for all client, personnel and general files, ensuring accuracy, security and confidentiality.
  • Updates policies/procedures and manuals as required.
  • Inputs relevant information and produce reports, statistics and data as directed for the efficient operation of the function.
  • Orders supplies, receives and maintains an inventory of required supplies.
  • Collaborates with teams for to organize logistics for special projects, events and seminars.
  • Receives and receipts donation, and bill payments.
  • Prepares bank deposits.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Designations and Experience:

  • Postsecondary education in office administration, office information technology or a related field or related relevant experience
  • Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office Suite programs
  • Experience with scheduling software and Cognos is considered an asset
  • Experience with a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Skill Requirements:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to work both independently and within a team
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Other:

  • Criminal records and vulnerable sector check
  • The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

fast-paced environment; attention to detail; lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs; grip and fine hand movements.

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