Administrative Assistant
About The Position
The role provides general administrative support for the day-to-day operations. The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Requirements
- Completion of high school diploma.
- secretarial or administrative experience is required.
- Working basic knowledge of (Office365) Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Power point is required.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good decision-making and organizational skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to work cooperatively in a team setting.
- Ability to lift/move weights of up to 20 lbs. occasionally.
- If limited travelling is required using organizational or personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract is required.
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening.
Nice To Haves
- Willingness to train in Salvation Army software systems
- Certified Office Diploma is an asset.
- Knowledge of Gitxsan laws and language would be an asset
- Ability to defuse difficult situations, or willingness to train
- Cultural sensitivity.
- Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
- Work in compliance with OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures.
- Alternative combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, statements, forms, applications, and other documents.
- Process incoming and outgoing mail, manually or electronically.
- Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing.
- Send and receive messages and documents using fax machine or electronic mail.
- Maintain inventory of office supplies, order supplies as required and arrange for servicing of office equipment.
- Assist in preparing meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record minutes.
- Assist with administrative procedures within MU or department.
- Assist with other related administrative tasks when required.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
