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Deer Lake, NL

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Deer Lake, NL

office assistant

Deer Lake, NL (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work setting

• Office
• Rural area

Tasks

• Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
• Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents
• Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
• Send and receive messages
• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
• Prepare invoices and bank deposits
• Provide general information to clients and the public
• Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Perform data entry
• Provide customer service
• File material in storage area
• Organize and schedule office work

Computer and technology knowledge

• Social Media
• MS Word
• MS Outlook
• WordPerfect

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Area of specialization

• Manuscripts, publications or theses

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Sitting
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities