Administrative Assistant: Opportunities For Employment is a private, faith-based, non-profit organization. Our mission is to assist adults to achieve self-sufficiency through meaningful full-time, long-term employment. We are currently looking for applicants for the full-time (two year term) position of Administrative Assistant for the Leadership Support Group. Hours of work are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include: Preparation of correspondence and promotional materials; processing and tracking various documents and submissions; providing support to course and/or program delivery; data entry and spreadsheet management (financial, contractual and procedural information); photocopying; filing; and other duties as assigned. The Administrative Assistant will process intake applications and maintain participant records, prepare meeting rooms and coordinate meeting schedules, provide back-up coverage for reception and record and distribute minutes.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have at least a relevant college Diploma with a minimum of three years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The incumbent must be highly detail oriented and have a strong sense of customer service. Due to the fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, the position demands proven secretarial/administrative experience and time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. An intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database applications and electronic mail is required for this position. Computer and clerical office testing will be performed as part of the recruitment process. The candidate must be able to maintain effective working relationships and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and flexibility.

Please email your application to the attention of Colleen Penner, Director of Programming at colleenp@ofe.ca. Please indicate salary expectations in your cover letter. For a full position description, please email jackiem@ofe.ca. Deadline for applications is December 15, 2008.

Opportunities For Employment Inc.
2nd Floor, 352 Donald Street
Winnipeg, R3B 2H8