Administrative Assistant

**A bit about SASCU**:
Create your future with SASCU. We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact on the communities we serve in the Shuswap region. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support and professionalism, not to mention, fun

As the **Administrative Assistant, **you will provides prompt, professional administrative support to internal departments and visitors to the administration office, as well as assisting the Corporate Secretary in supporting the Board of Directors.

**What you’ll do**:

- Assist in organizing aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, attending as recording secretary as needed.
- Monitor Board and Committee policies and workplans, and administrate the Board portal.
- Provide planning support for annual events, such as the Annual General Meeting, Business Excellence Awards, and Board Planning Session.
- Undertake governance activities relating to annual Board elections, including coordination of delivery and collection of materials for annual elections.
- Perform a variety of office support functions such as filing, sorting mail, and ordering office supplies.
- Maintain a neat, organized, and orderly front office, board room, and meeting room.
- Greet and assist visitors to the 3rd floor of SASCU’s Downtown building.
- Ensure compliance with the corporate records management and retention of records policies and procedures.

**What you’ll bring**:

- At least 1 year of post-secondary education in Administration or Business Management or equivalent, or be registered in such a program.
- At least 1 year of senior administrative experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, and board portal software is preferred.
- Understanding of Board governance, and familiarity with meeting minute taking.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptability to working with various stakeholders and changing priorities and timelines.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to professional results.

**We invest in our employees by offering**:

- A competitive base salary ($43,200 - $50,800 annually) plus performance-based incentive pay, and a pension plan with SASCU matching all funds.
- Comprehensive group benefits coverage including extended health and dental care, travel insurance, and life insurance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Flexible spending account for additional health and personal wellness activities and expenses.
- Flexible work arrangements and paid time off including vacation, medical/care time, a flexible “Floater Day”, and paid community volunteering.
- Opportunities for career growth, financial assistance for training and development, and rewards and recognition.
- Additional benefits including waived or reduced banking fees and reduced rates on personal loans and mortgages.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**:
SASCU is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit and select applicants for employment solely based on their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. We support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

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

**Salary**: $43,200.00-$50,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Financial institution: 1 year (preferred)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Salmon Arm, BC (required)

Work Location: In person