Administrative Assistant

Description:

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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Completion of post-secondary education and/or training in administrative or clerical support. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience using SAP or similar programs for timekeeping and other payroll functions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting and editing correspondence or other communications.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the public and other staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships in a team environment, with other staff and with the public.
• Experience in the areas of preparing correspondence, reception, processing mail and filing.
• Effective organizational and time management skills including the ability to prioritize workloads to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling confidential and/or sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain a high degree of accuracy.