Community Recreation Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada CFMWS Full time

**WHO WE ARE**
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

**THE ROLE**
The Community Recreation Administrative Assistant plays an important role for Personnel Support Programs. They are essential in provides 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**

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Office Administration, Accounting or a related field AND some years' experience in administration or in a related field

OR

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 using software for publications and promotional correspondence

Experience in using reservation systems an asset

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

Oral: Advanced

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

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

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

**Perks**: Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
Hours for this position are primarily from 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM, Monday to Friday. Some flexibility may be required to work later in the day or weekends on rare occasion for recreational events.

This is an on-site position.

**START DATE**
As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS05684



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