Administrative Assistant,From $34,768 to $46,096 annu.

NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP),Toronto - Ontario

Challenge:

The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our team! This position is located at 55 St. Clair Avenue East in Toronto.

Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, handles incoming telephone calls; carries out assigned administrative tasks related to NRC-IRAP; proposes more efficient work procedures or methods to colleagues on a variety of tasks; provides a full range of administrative services and support using the latest word processing applications; recommends new procedures to Regional management to improve processing of correspondence, documents and data; performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Post secondary training in secretarial studies or office administration.

Experience

Significant experience in providing administrative support services including:

· Controlling incoming and outgoing correspondence

· Arranging meetings and conferences

· Establishing and maintaining file systems

· Composing routine correspondence

· Processing travel claims

· Paying invoices

· Requesting and buying supplies, materials and services

Experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) such as SAP would be an asset.

Language Requirements
English

Assessment Criteria

Ability to balance competing priorities while meeting established deadlines.

Ability to plan and organize meetings, to include travel and other logistics.

Ability to compose and proofread correspondence.

Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

Behavioural Competencies:

Communication (level 2)
Initiative (level 2)
Results Orientation (level 2)
Teamwork (level 1)
Client Focus (level 1)

Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC's directives.

Closing Date
04/29/2009 (13 days)

Please direct your questions, with the competition number (10-09-05) to:

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