Administrative Assistant

2 months ago


Kelowna, Canada The Bridge Youth & Family Services Full time

**About Us**

The Bridge Youth & Family Services is an Okanagan-based non-profit agency that utilizes evidence-based and client-centered care to provide the best service for our program participants and community. We provide safe, welcoming, and accessible spaces for individuals and families. With more than 50 years of experience, we are consistently expanding our programs and services along with looking for individuals to join our dedicated team and help us continue our impact of transforming lives and building community.

At The Bridge you will have opportunities for success with a focus on personal development and the flexibility to learn and grow. We value our employees and showcase our commitment by offering competitive compensation packages and ongoing training & career development opportunities. Come live, work and play here in the Okanagan where adventure and nature are at your fingertips.

**About the Role**

The Administrative Assistant provides a variety of reception, secretarial and general clerical assistance, prepares correspondence, reports, and other documents, often involving material of a confidential nature, for management and front-line staff. Maintains the agency’s filing system.

Position:
**Temporary full time (35 hours/week) until return of incumbent**

**Qualifications**:
1. _Education and experience_
- Completion of Grade 12 and education/training in office procedures and service to the public.
- Education/training in Office Administration
- 2 years of general office experience

2. Job Skills & Abilities
- Highly skilled in greeting guests in a courteous and professional manner.
- Well versed in managing a multiple line phone system and handling multiple incoming calls simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to answer queries of visitors and direct them to the right person.
- Committed to provide exceptional customer service to participants and coworkers.
- Excellent knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
- Adept at giving accurate and detailed information to visitors and callers.
- Able to handle difficult people tactfully.
- Proven record of performing clerical duties such as scanning, photocopying, and collating.
- Capable of keeping reception & common office areas (kitchen, coffee station, etc.) clean and organized.
- Exceptionally organized and able to multi-task.

3. _Other requirements_
- Criminal record check in accordance with agency policy
- Ability to provide proof of vaccination for COVID 19

The Bridge is an equal opportunity employer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.07-$25.70 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Administrative support: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Kelowna, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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