Administrative Assistant

Employer

Little Forest Dwellers INC

Languages

English

Education

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

Work setting

Education

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.
• Coordinate the activities of the HR department in order to ensure they meet the organization's goals
• Direct and control daily operations
• Direct staff
• Evaluate daily operations
• Motivate staff
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Review HR projects to assure compliance with laws and regulations
• Supervise other workers
• Train staff
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Train other workers
• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Plan, develop and implement recruitment strategies
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Manage contracts
• Manage training and development strategies
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants
• Organize staff consultation and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Provide customer service
• Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Recruit and hire staff
• Maintain and manage digital database
• Coaching
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Supervision

5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

First Aid Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

• Google Docs
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Social Media
• Human resources software
• MS Office
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Google Drive

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Work with minimal supervision

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Client focus

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site daycare available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance