Community Recreation Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS Full time
WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

The Community Recreation Administrative Assistant plays an important role for Personnel Support Programs. They are essential in providing administrative support for the planning, organizing and delivering of community recreation activities for our military members and their families.

We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign their kids up for recreational programs, improve their own fitness, or make friends in a new community, our services are here to help.

The Community Recreation Administrative Assistant acts as point of contact for internal and external customers. They prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material. They respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to the appropriate person.

This is a role where everyone works as one team using an understanding of the unique pressures and rewards of military service to provide the best customer experience of our members and their families, to simplify and improve their lives. If you have an eye for detail, love doing diverse administrative tasks, thrive in a customer-focused environment, and in a culture that is passionate about exceeding customer expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High School diploma AND several years’ experience in administration or related field

Experience

In office administration

In basic accounting

In preparing sales reports

In drafting and distributing correspondence

In bookkeeping

In applying policies, procedures and regulations

In using software for publications and promotional correspondence

Experience in using reservation systems an asset

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

Oral: Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location: Colwood, BC

Hours for this position are from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday to Friday.

START DATE

Contract Start Date May 21, 2024 and Contract End Date September 2, 2024

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

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