Administrative Assistant

**CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION**
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
**THE ROLE**
As Administrative Assistant, you will ensure the collection of necessary documentation and arrangement of topic briefing as required by the supervisor in preparation for conferences, meetings and appointments. You will provide administrative support such as data entry, word processing, faxing, photocopying, correspondence, distribution and follow up action and organize meetings, advise attendees, draft and distribute agendas and minutes.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

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

**Experience**

In office administration and records management

In making travel arrangements and travel claims

In invoice and order processing

In organizing meetings and schedules

In drafting and distributing correspondence

In the preparation of reports

In maintaining web ready graphics, and desktop publishing

**Competencies**

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

**Skills and Abilities**
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential /Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**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 and disability insurance.

**Work Life Balance**: Flexible work options and 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**: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

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

**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

PSP:
Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.

Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
**START DATE**

As soon as possible

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS15143