Description:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Scheduling and Administration is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support, customer service at reception, application processing activities, document and file management, and data entry and statistical tasks to support Unit and Branch objectives; responsible for generating and compiling reports and correspondence as assigned; providing services supporting the provision of information to internal customers, external clients and members of the public, as required.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Answers, screens, directs or takes messages of telephone calls from internal and external callers.
- Greets and assists visitors when at front counter.
- Sells variety of documentation and processes receipts for items purchased, as assigned.
- Creates, organizes, maintains and tracks hard copy and electronic files and records in accordance with Regional standards and systems including a bring-forward system.
- Prepares files and boxing for off site storage in accordance with Regional standards.
- Receives and enters data; compiles, updates, maintains and provides data, statistics and reports; converts and presents data in an acceptable format; processes documents (e.g. forms, invoices etc) and forwards to appropriate person, as required.
- Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from Departments, general public etc. or refers to appropriate personnel as required; provides direction and information about services.
- Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a Secondary School Diploma or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum two (2) years clerical/administrative experience in an automated office environment including reception experience.
- As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC), tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (O.Reg.79/10).
- Knowledge of Department and Branch services and programs and ability to relate information to meet customer needs, including knowledge of the applicable Division/Unit’s programs and procedures.
- Knowledge of general office procedures including records and information management filing systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of multi-line switchboard service (if it applies).
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service, communication, team work, initiative/self management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability.