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Administrative Assistant

Employer

Orchard Brae Early Learning Centre

Date Posted

May 04, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $27.00 to $29.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date May 25, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Orchard Brae Early Learning Centre

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

Education

Tasks

  • Direct and control daily operations
  • Plan and organize daily operations
  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Respond to employee questions and complaints
  • Provide customer service
  • Maintain and manage digital database

Supervision

3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Office
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader

Area of specialization

  • Correspondence
  • Reports and records
  • Financial statements

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Quick learner

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you live near the job location?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Shift

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Overtime available

Other benefits

Parking available

Support for persons with disabilities

  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

  • Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
  • Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

  • Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
  • Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Administrative Assistant 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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