Administrative Assistant - Toronto, Canada - National Research Council Canada

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Great Minds. One Goal. Canada's Success.


Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada's largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). The Administrative Assistant would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The Administrative Assistant is an integral part of the machinery that enables the NRC to do what we do


Screening Criteria:


Education:

Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.

Post-secondary education in administration may be considered
an asset.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency


Experience:


  • Experience providing administrative support services such as arranging meetings, making travel arrangements, processing travel claims, creating and maintaining files, or data entry.
  • Experience with MS Office suite products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience in purchasing and/or procurement considered
    an asset
:


  • Experience using the SAP system considered
    an asset.

Condition of Employment:

Reliability Status


Language Requirements:

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests


Assessment Criteria:


Technical Competencies:


  • Knowledge of office administration procedures and practices such as arranging meetings; making travel arrangements; processing travel claims and preparing correspondence considered a strong asset.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities on a daily basis.
  • Ability to provide information, explain processes and respond to queries.
  • Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Ability to draft memos and correspondence considered
    an asset.

Behavioural Competencies:



  • Management services

  • Client focus (Level 2)


  • Management services

  • Communication (Level 1)


  • Management services

  • Initiative (Level 1)


  • Management services

  • Results orientation (Level 1)


  • Management services

  • Teamwork (Level 1)

Competency Profile(s):


Compensation:


Salary under review
From $43,897 to $58,205 per annum.


NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.


The NRC Advantage:


The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development.

We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.


We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world.

And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

Help us solve problems for Canada. Grow your career with us today


Notes:


  • Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
  • A prequalified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
  • The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
  • We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number to:

Telephone:

Closing Date:
30 January :59 Eastern Time

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