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Administrative Assistant 2 (Temporary) – Building Jobs in Duncan, BC at Municipality of North Cowichan
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 – BUILDING
(Temporary, Full Time)
The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and is ideally situated on Southern Vancouver Island.
The Municipality of North Cowichan invites applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Administrative Assistant 2 – Buildingon a temporary basis for up to 12 months.
This is an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to provide administrative, reception and clerical support of considerable complexity and diversity for the Building Department. The position may provide administrative support to the planning desk. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of administrative services which includes but is not limited to: typing and data entry, file management and document preparation/workflow. Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities:
Completion of Grade 12.
Office administration training from a recognized program with a minimum of two years of related experience.
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Programs as well as demonstrable skills working with specialized computer and database programs.
Demonstrable keyboard skills, with a minimum speed of 60 wpm. Proof of typing speed or assessment results from the last 24 months must be included with your application. If you require information on where to obtain a typing/keyboarding speed test, please contact [email protected].
Demonstrable organizational ability and proficiency in file management, record keeping, statistics management and use of business machines and operate office equipment.
Demonstrable ability to adapt quickly in accepting or initiating, and effectively prioritizing and accurately completing multiple tasks in a multi-faceted environment.
Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively assist members of the public with enquiries.
Independence of judgment, and capability of working under minimal supervision.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License; a satisfactory current driver’s abstract will be required.
This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.
Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check.
Title: Administrative Assistant 2 (Temporary) – Building
Company: Municipality of North Cowichan
Location: Duncan, BC
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