Administrative Assistant – Thunder Bay

Salary: 
$ 74,610 - $83,976
Employment type: 
Indeterminate
Location: 
Thunder Bay
Closing Date: 
Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:30 EDT
English requirements: 
Comprehension
Spoken
Written
Search area: 
Employees of PSAC, Components, and PSAC Holdings Ltd
Members giving PSAC membership number
General public
Competition Number: 
5650-0001A-021

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

Note: As indicated on the job poster, this position is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Please note that once PSAC's work from home order will be lifted, you will be required to report in person to the office at your own expense.

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.

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.