Administrative Assistant – Thunder Bay

Salary: 
$ 69,964 - $78,746 (Expired Salary)
Employment type: 
Other
Other employment type: 
Term up to fourteen (14) months
Location: 
Thunder Bay
Closing Date: 
Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:30 EST
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
9565-0001A-020

Branch/Section

Regional Offices Branch

Group

CULE 2
Classification: 
Band 8
Purpose of position: 

As part of the Regional Office Team, the Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative services that enable the Regional Office to fulfill its role in a timely and credible manner.  Under the direction of the Regional Coordinator, maintains the administrative aspects of the Regional Office while carrying out a wide variety of administrative, secretarial and clerical responsibilities to ensure efficient operation of the Regional Office

Qualifications: 

Education/Experience:

  • Successful completion of business and/or secretarial training, or equivalent experience normally aquired through several years of providing administrative services relevant to the duties of the position.

Knowledge:

  • Good knowledge of the Public Service Alliance of Canada;
  • Knowledge of the trade union objectives and activities.

Abilities:

  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer including ability to use Windows, e-mail, FrontPage and Internet;
  • Ability to use spreadsheets (ideally Excel) and database software (ideally Access);
  • Ability to effectively transcribe, type and perform word processing functions using Microsoft Word;
  • Proficiency in spelling, vocabulary and in the application and usage of English grammar;
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English;
  • Ability to work independently and determine priorities under strict deadlines;
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment;

Personal Suitabilities:

  • High degree of initiative;
  • Good judgment;
  • Good problem solving;
  • Commitment to union and equity principles.

A detailed job description is available on our website: http://psacunion.ca/jobs-psac or on the attached document.

The PSAC is committed to employment equity and is actively seeking to ensure a representative workforce. We encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups.