Corporate Assistant - Richmond, Canada - City of Richmond BC

City of Richmond BC

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Corporate Assistant:

The City of Richmond is committed to be the most appealing, livable, well-managed community in Canada, a goal that is only made possible by developing our most valuable asset - _our people_.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and shape our community. The City of Richmond offers competitive pay programs, comprehensive benefits and attractive incentives.

If you are looking to make a difference, and to share our vision "to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada", then please apply.

Overview:

The Corporate Assistant will be responsible for providing multifaceted administrative support to the CAO's Office.

Key Accountabilities:

Delivering exceptional customer service in the performance of reception duties for the Mayor's, Councillors' and CAO's executive offices.
Providing skilled administrative, project, and research support to staff in the Corporate Programs Management Group, Intergovernmental Relations Unit, and Corporate Communications & Marketing.
Composing correspondence, sometimes of a highly confidential nature; as well as reports, agendas, and related material.
Assisting with and coordinating staff attendance at conferences, meetings, and workshops; including travel logistics; securing venues; and facilitate catering.
Performing other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff.
Highly developed organizational, time management, and independent problemsolving skills.
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and work under mínimal supervision.
Ability to work well under pressure; deal with stressful situations, and diffuse hostility in an effective manner.
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, sound judgement and demonstrate excellent public relations and knowledge to all internal and external customers.
Independently prioritize workload to achieve timelines, and maintain discretion in preparing and disclosing sensitive and/or confidential information.
Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and work under mínimal supervision.
Ability to operate and assist with minor maintenance of a variety of office equipment

(eg:

photocopier, fax, scanner).

Qualifications and Experience: