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Administrative Assistant I, CAPABLE - Full-time

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Entry-level / graduate

Work from:

Canada

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in office administration or related field, Customer service training is an asset, Proficient in Windows OS and MS Office Suite, Experience with scheduling software preferred, Criminal records and vulnerable sector check required.

Key responsabilities:

Provide administrative support for the CAPABLE program
Respond to inquiries and direct correspondence
Schedule meetings and prepare documentation
Manage filing systems ensuring confidentiality
Collaborate on logistics for events

VON Canada Health Care XLarge https://www.von.ca/

5001 - 10000 Employees

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Job description

Description

Position at VON Canada (Nova Scotia)

Requisition Details:

Employment Status: Regular, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: CAPABLE Program
Work Schedule: Days
Biweekly Hours:75
On Call: No
Location: Hybrid remote; the successful candidate will work from home with occasional travel required within the Province of Nova Scotia

Job Summary:

The Administrative Assistant I is responsible for administrative support functions to assist VON in providing quality service to the public. The position acts as a resource for the site management team and other team members in the office by collecting and responding to incoming correspondence, creating and formatting documents, and other related job functions.

This role will support the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (or CAPABLE) program, which aims to enhance the functional mobility, independence, and safety of economically disadvantaged adults aged 65 and above who remain independent and in their own homes.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Responds to any general inquiries including answering telephone calls and ensuring staff, volunteers, clients and visitors are greeted and directed to the appropriate resource in a friendly courteous manner.
Responds to messages from the answering service as required.
Greets and directs all in-office visitors and in-coming calls.
Ensures incoming and outgoing correspondence is distributed accordingly and in a timely manner.
Responsible for the mail pick-up and drop off.
Answers general inquiries regarding the VON organization with informed and satisfactory responses.
Distributes departmental mail, including mail outs, postal meter, and internal departmental mail.
Schedules and organizes meetings and appointments as requested.
Prepares all general correspondences, memos, forms, minutes, brochures, invitations, staff lists, reports and other documents as directed.
Assists in the production of newsletters (including collection of material, typing/formatting and photocopying/printing) and in standardizing processes and forms.
Manages filing systems for all client, personnel and general files, ensuring accuracy, security and confidentiality.
Updates policies/procedures and manuals as required.
Inputs relevant information and produce reports, statistics and data as directed for the efficient operation of the function.
Orders supplies, receives and maintains an inventory of required supplies.
Collaborates with teams for to organize logistics for special projects, events and seminars.
Receives and receipts donation, and bill payments.
Prepares bank deposits.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Designations and Experience:

Post-secondary education in office administration, office information technology or a related field or related relevant experience
Customer service training an asset
Proficiency in Windows OS and MS Office Suite programs
Experience with scheduling software and Cognos is considered an asset
Experience with a unionized environment is considered an asset.

Skill Requirements:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent customer service skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work both independently and within a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

Other:

Criminal records and vulnerable sector check
The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required

Work conditions and physical demands: This role requires a detail-oriented approach in a dynamic environment, with physical activity including lifting, carrying (using proper techniques), bending, reaching, kneeling, and other movements that emphasize good body mechanics. Individuals in the role are required to walk, sit, stand, and climb stairs throughout the day, with some tasks requiring fine hand movements.

VON Canada is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and to providing accessibility accommodations for candidates who require them. If you are in need of accessibility support, please visit our website at https://www.von.ca/en/accessibility for further details.

VON Canada is committed to embracing and celebrating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as fundamental to living out our values of Respect, Compassion, and Excellence in all that we do.