Overview
Administrative Assistant Jobs in Cambridge at Morguard
Morguard is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team at Cambridge Centre!
PURPOSE
The Administrative Assistant is accountable to the Manager or the Director of a function, department or office for ensuring that all daily administrative and other function-specific support activities are carried out in a time and consistent manner to enable the function or department to achieve its respective business goals and objectives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. General Clerical Duties and Administration
Performs general administrative duties for the department including photocopying, fax transmittal, distribution of incoming and outgoing mail and courier packages, maintaining required stationery levels for the department; handles inquiries from and coordinates work with other functions and parties within or outside of the organization.
2. Documentation & Knowledge Management
Creates, proof-reads, formats and distributes various business correspondence, formal documentation and spreadsheets; sets-up and maintains systems for department documentation and catalogues all department specific reporting and knowledge; may be required to update web-sites and other virtual portals; performs data search in open or exclusive sources and organizes/catalogues data for easier access and use; prepare PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials, as required; maintains extensive mailing and distribution lists to support functional communication; initiates document archiving and retrieval, as required.
3. Data & Platform Maintenance
Performs various data input activities with the use of company’s systems, platforms and software specific to the function to ensure that data integrity is maintained and company’s policies and procedures for such activities are adhered to (e.g. lease documentation, insurance certificates, time reporting etc.); maintains various tracking systems for the department, as required.
4. Financial
Performs coding of invoices, prepares Purchase Orders and liaises with Accounts Payables, where required, to ensure that payments are entered in the system in accordance with the company’s guidelines and processed timely to avoid financial penalties; may manage and reconcile impress account(s) and may be responsible for the petty cash, where applicable, as well as bank deposits for the department or office; prepares expense reports for team members, as required.
5. Travel Coordination and Time Management
Prepares various arrangements and associated reporting including scheduling of appointments and meetings, travel arrangements, event organization and coordination to ensure that internal coordination between functions is timely and effective.
Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Education
Excellent command of the English language with particular attention to grammar and spelling
Intermediate to advanced practical knowledge of MS Office Applications
Solid knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
Core Competencies
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and maintain focus
Ability to adapt to changing plans and priorities
Ability to work independently
Ability to handle confidential information
Result- and service oriented
Proven proofreading skills
Attention to detail
Morguard is a fully integrated real estate company. We own, manage and invest in high-quality, well-located, geographically diversified assets across North America. We have built our business with strong leadership and a proven management platform that have generated substantial, risk-adjusted returns – and significant long-term growth. With more than 40 years of experience and a dynamic team of 1,500 professionals, our commitment is to realize the potential of real estate through value creation and operational excellence.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] or 905 281-5967.
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Morguard
Location: Cambridge
