We are looking for a competent Office Assistant to help with the organisation and running of the daily administrative operations of the company.
What does an office assistant do?
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.
Responsibilities
- Organize office and assist associates in ways that optimize procedures
- Sort and distribute communications in a timely manner
- Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
- Schedule and plan meetings and appointments
- Monitor level of supplies and handle shortages
- Resolve office-related malfunctions and respond to requests or issues
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with established policies
- Maintain trusting relationships with suppliers, customers and colleagues
- Perform receptionist duties when needed
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as a back-office assistant, office assistant, virtual assistant or in another relevant administrative role
- Knowledge of “back-office” computer systems (ERP software)
- Working knowledge of office equipment
- Thorough understanding of office management procedures
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
Job details
- LocationWhitehorse, YT
- Salary$$16.50 to $20.00HOUR hourly for 35 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employmentPermanent employment
Full time - Day, Early Morning, Morning
- Start dateStarts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits, Long term benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies1 vacancy
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
- Health benefits
- Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage
- Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Long term benefits
- Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Long-term care insurance
- Other benefits
- Free parking available; Learning/training paid by employer; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Team building opportunities
- Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?; Do you have education in this field of employment?
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage
Other benefits
Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Long-term care insurance
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
How to apply
By email
denis.obrien@marlintravel.ca
By fax
867-668-7690
By mail
2101A Second Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 1B8
How-to-apply instructions
Here is what you must include when submitting your application:
- Cover letter
Advertised until
2022-05-25