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Administrative Assistant - Post Secondary Institution

Employer

Portage College

Date Posted

November 13, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Lac La Biche, AB
  • Earnings $69,701.00 annually
  • Work Hours 36.25 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Dec 25, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Portage College

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Public sector
  • Post-secondary educational institution
  • Finance

Tasks

  • Coordinate the flow of information within the team
  • Open and distribute mail and other materials
  • Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Advise senior management
  • Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations
  • Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  • Conduct research
  • Perform data entry
  • Provide customer service
  • Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
  • Oversee the collection and analysis of data and information
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Prepare reports
  • Help with scheduling and workflow
  • Prepare draft agendas for meetings and take, transcribe and distribute minutes
  • Coordinate projects and programs
  • Compile data to prepare documents

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word
  • MS Office

Technical terminology

Business

Area of work experience

Business administration/management

Area of specialization

  • Correspondence
  • Reports and records

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized
  • Accurate
  • Time management

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Administrative Assistant - Post Secondary Institution is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

General Office Clerks
OBJECTIVE

Interest in operating equipment such as computers and photocopiers; and in using fax machines and electronic mail to send and receive messages and documents; may service office equipment

METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information to maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases

innovative

Interest in speaking to clients and the public to provide general information; may verify applications, receipts, expenditures, forms and other documents; may order office supplies and arrange for servicing of major repairs

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