Casual Administrative Assistant Virtual Hiring Event - Jobs in Kamloops, BC

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JOB POSTINGThis Position is open to applicants of all gender identities.The burden of proof of bona fide exceptions rests with the EmployerThis position requires Union membership.Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Casual)Interior Community Services (ICS) is a non-profit, accredited, multi service agency providing supported programming to people of all ages. Interior Community Services enriches the lives of individuals and families by providing integrated family support, individual life skills development, and safe, nurturing home environments designed to assist people to live to their potential in the community. At ICS we offer support and services to approximately 1,100 people a day, providing programs from prenatal to seniors. Interior Community Services offers a wide range of prevention and supports to children, youth and family, community living and affordable housing.Job Summary: This role provides a variety of secretarial, clerical and receptionist duties. The responsibilities include greeting clients, answering the phones, taking payments, issuing receipts, answering and redirecting inquiries when required to appropriate contacts, Meals on Wheels administration and other administrative tasks. Prepares correspondence, reports and other documents. Checks source documents, enters data into accounting systems and other databases and maintains a variety of records as required. This position liaises with staff, clients, the public and community professionals. The successful candidate will have a friendly, courteous and professional attitude towards customer service and the ability to be flexible in their schedule to meet the organization’s needs.Job Type: CasualLocation: Kamloops, BCSalary and Benefits

• $20.25 to $23.62 per hour (Grid 7 as per collective agreement)
• Social Club Activities
• Wellness Committee Events
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Training such as Non-Crisis Intervention, First Aid, SafeTalk
• Cross-training opportunities available

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma or Certificate in Business/Office Administration or related field and 1 year related experience providing administrative support and customer service in a busy office setting.
• Must consent to a Criminal Record Check which will be reimbursed by the organization upon hire
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency in working with technology and strong skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook email, Word, Publisher, Excel) is required.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently with little supervision
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple demands.
• Professional and courteous customer service.

Interior Community Services encourages all qualified individuals to apply. ICS values a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees can share their diverse views, experiences and backgrounds.Technical requirementsAfter signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.What to prepare

• Resume

Preferred dress codeCasual (come as you are, but please be presentable)About INTERIOR COMMUNITY SERVICESMISSIONEnriching Lives, Strengthening CommunitiesVISIONPeople of all abilities live to their potential with dignity, choice, and opportunityVALUESAt ICS we work with INTEGRITY and RESPECT and our practice is INTENTIONAL, INCLUSIVE and COLLABORITVE

• Integrity: We are accountable to each other and our community
• Respect: The foundation on which all our relationships are formed
• Intentional: We practice with the philosophy of choice, strength, purpose and quality
• Inclusive: Everybody matters
• Collaborative: We work as one with the community

Our greatest asset is our staff and volunteers all working together on our mission of “Enriching Lives, Strengthening Communities” with a vision that “People of all abilities live to their potential with dignity, choice and opportunity.”Our front line staff are community support workers, home support workers, family support works and counsellors doing very important work in Kamloops, Merritt and surrounding communities within complex systems and they are passionate in supporting the most vulnerable individuals in our communities. Our programs and services encompass early childhood, family support, pre-natal, youth, seniors and people with disabilities.Interior Community Services (ICS) is a non-profit accredited social service agency providing a wide range of support and intervention services to people of all ages in the BC Interior region. We have been in the community for over 45 years and are currently the largest non-profit in the interior of BC.What is a virtual interviewVirtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when theyre not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video, or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.Quick Apply

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