Administrative Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

This job opportunity is being advertised on behalf of the following organization and is not a Manitoba government civil service position.

Administrative Assistant:

AY4 Administrative Secretary 4

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Legislative Assembly

Clerk's Office

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 11024

Salary(s): AY4 $1, $2,130.05 bi-weekly

Closing Date:
April 24, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba seeks two Administrative Assistants in the Clerk's Office who will play a significant role in our organization.

The incumbents are non-partisan employees of the Legislative Assembly, not government employees.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Office Manager, the incumbent performs diverse administrative, technical and analytical tasks. There is considerable contact with MLAs, Assembly and government staff, members of the public, and outside agencies. The incumbent also provides advanced administrative support services. Considerable tact and courtesy are required for this position. The incumbent exercises independent judgement and initiative in completing assignments and in resolving office operational problems.

The incumbent works closely with the Clerk's Office Manager, the Clerk and Deputy Clerk as well as the other Administrative Assistant.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
You must be, and remain, politically nonpartisan in both perception and fact.
You must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including working outside of standard office hours.

Qualifications:

Your Essential Qualifications

Minimum of three years' experience in a professional office environment.
Thorough knowledge of administrative office procedures including correspondence preparation, filing systems, and proper use of spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Proficiency with computer programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational, logístical, planning, and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines as well as demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
A strong commitment to client service, including the ability to maintain a professional and efficient nonpartisan attitude in interactions with internal and external clients.
The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently while managing a heavy workload.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others, deal with stressful situations in a patient, calm manner, and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, compassion and understanding.
The ability to deal with highly confidential and sensitive information with care and impartiality.

Your Preferred Qualifications

French language skills.
Experience in event planning and organization.
General knowledge of Manitoba's democratic system.
Experience working with InDesign.

Duties:

What You'll Do
Serving as an integral member of the Clerk's Office team, your duties will include:

Greeting and directing visitors, answering the phone, responding to questions and requests, forwarding calls to appropriate staff members, government offices or agencies.
Preparing, formatting, proofreading and finalizing a variety of correspondence, reports and charts using a range of software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Outlook.
Assisting with management of file libraries, including organizing and maintaining records, documents and files both electronic and paperbased.
Editing, formatting, proofreading and finalizing a variety of Assembly reports and documents.
Assisting the Office Manager and other Administrative Assistant.
Demonstrating the utmost sensitivity, tact, integrity and good judgment at all times in all settings.
Assisting the Office Manager with Branch Finances, including processing and managing invoices, payments and expenses using SharePoint, as well as the preparation of monthend budget reports.
Maintaining and updating all office inventory, including all office supplies and equipment.
Assisting the Office Manager with Attendance Reports, as well as other duties as assigned.

Advertisement # 1102

Manitoba Legislative Assembly
Human Resource Services

Broadway

Winnipeg MB, R3C 3R6
Phone:
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