office assistant
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October 24, 2024
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Employer details
RM of Frenchman Butte No. 501
Job details
*MAIN FUNCTION:*
The Office Assistant is responsible for providing administrative assistance and support to the RM management team. The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO.)
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Reception duties for the municipality?s administration office, including courteously greeting people entering the building and providing excellent front-line service.
* Provide various clerical support duties, including faxing/scanning documents, photocopying materials, record retention and filing, and coordinating maintenance of copy, fax, computer, and telephone equipment.
* Accurately record service requests and refer matters to other departments as required.
* As directed, provide information to various internal and external contacts.
* Utilize a multiline phone system:
* Screen and forward calls and take messages.
* Maintain and update contact lists.
* Answer telephone inquiries and provide information.
* Order/purchase stationery and office supplies.
* Invoicing of Accounts Receivables, hamlet water & sewer billings, and other general billings.
* Oil well licensing invoicing and tracking.
* Compile monthly fuel consumption data and ensure report balances with fuel invoices and current rates.
* File _Notice of Intent_ records for oil and gas well and seismic activities.
* Receipting of tax, general accounts receivable, and utility payments.
* Compose correspondence for review and signature as assigned.
* Assist in municipal elections.
* Assist in coordinating meetings and special events (planning and preparing ratepayer?s meetings, public meetings, municipal gatherings, and social events, including ordering food, booking facilities and arranging setup).
* Responsible for poison control supplies, sales, invoicing, animal control bounties and required reporting.
* Assist with maintaining the file system and records retention.
* As requested, prepare tax certificates for the signature of the CAO.
* Conduct research; retrieve files and internet information as requested.
* Assist in the preparation of the Annual Newsletter.
* Knowledge of RM policies and programs to effectively handle routine inquiries and provide effective administrative support.
* Assist in assessment and taxation process.
* Undertake other assigned duties as required and requested by the CAO.
*SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:*
1. KNOWLEDGE OF:
· The practices and processes involved in municipal government office administration.
· General office equipment including calculator, photocopier, fax machine, etc.
· Internet applications to research various matters, prepare correspondence and reports, and coordinate administrative details.
· Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
· Asset management principles, policies, and procedures.
2. COMPUTER SKILLS:
· Strong typing skills with excellent accuracy.
· Drafting routine correspondence.
· Sound working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office programs.
3. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
· Pleasant manner, neat and clean in appearance.
· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Must be bondable.
· Have excellent telephone etiquette.
· Relate effectively with Council and committee members, external officials, representatives, the public, and other RM staff.
· Keep office matters confidential ? must be discreet and understand the importance of office confidentiality.
· Good communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Balancing multiple demands and priorities to meet deadlines.
· Working independently and as a team.
4. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education and experience.
· Business or Office certificate considered an asset.
· Minimum two years? experience in general office and secretarial work or related area; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and ab
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LocationParadise Hill, SK
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$22.16 to $33.52HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
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