Administrative Assistant I, Meals on Wheels - Full-time

VON Canada (Nova Scotia)•Digby, NS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This exciting opportunity is perfect for a detail-oriented administrative assistant who thrives in a collaborative setting. From welcoming clients and coordinating schedules to preparing documents and managing communications, your work will help ensure smooth day-to-day operations that allow our teams to focus on what they do best: caring for our clients. VON Canada is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community care services for over 125 years. Focusing on person-centred care, we provide the support people need and want, at home and in the community, so they can live healthier, happier lives surrounded by loved ones.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in office administration or a related field, or relevant experience
Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office Suite programs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multitask
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check or vulnerable sector check is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with scheduling software is considered an asset
Experience with a unionized environment is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for any general inquiries, including answering phone calls and ensuring staff, volunteers, clients, and visitors are greeted and directed to the appropriate resource in a friendly, courteous manner
Ensure incoming and outgoing correspondence is distributed
Schedule and organize meetings and appointments as requested
Prepare general correspondence, memos, minutes, invitations, reports, and other documents
Assist in the production of newsletters and in standardizing processes and forms
Manage filing systems for all clients, personnel, and general files, ensuring accuracy, security, and confidentiality
Input relevant information and produce reports, statistics, and data as directed
Order supplies, receive, and maintain an inventory of required supplies
Collaborate with teams to organize logistics for special projects, events, and seminars
Receive donations and bill payments, provide receipts, and prepare bank deposits
Perform other duties as assigned