Administrative Assistant

Description:

Reporting to the Director, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, this position provides a full range of confidential secretarial and administrative services for all staff of Liquor and Cannabis Commission, and agency of the GNWT. Duties are performed in accordance with the GNWT Acts, Regulations, Policies and Procedures of the Liquor and Cannabis Commission and the GNWT. This position is directly responsible for providing a positive first impression of the Liquor and Cannabis Commission and providing professional client service.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge and experience in standard office procedures and protocol.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software programs including spreadsheets, databases, presentations and word processing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills in order to communicate with clients in a professional manner and gain their confidence and compliance with required procedures in order to minimize conflicts.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to multitask.
• Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.