Administrative Assistant - Jobs in Shilo, MB

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Who Can Apply:Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)Salary Range:$44,637 - $60,260Employment status:ContinuingTerm Length:Security Level:ReliabilityLanguage Requirement:English EssentialClosing Date:23/09/22Country:CanadaReporting to (Title):Site ManagerDCC is proud to be recognized by Forbes on their 2022 list of Canada’s Best Employers!The Administrative Assistant coordinates and carries out administrative activities for employees at all levels of the business unit. The incumbent provides high-quality, timely, efficient and effective services, including entering and reporting data, and carrying out document and records management. The incumbent also coordinates the preparation of human resources documentation.KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIESThe duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:Primary

• Provide daily administrative and operational support to employees at all levels of the business unit
• Coordinate and provide administrative support and guidance to new administrative assistants to ensure consistency of business unit or service line requirements
• Carry out quality control of data entry (e.g. monthly expenses, timesheet reporting, accounts payable, service billing)
• Enter data related to service line transactions and activities in enterprise resource planning system (e.g. budget tracking, time entry, procurement, contract administration)
• Track budgets for service level agreements and training and development
• Process account payables and vendor payments, ensure proper financial coding, obtain delegated signatures and enter data in enterprise resource planning system
• Prepare year-end financials, set up files and databases for new fiscal year, archive files

Other

• Take and prepare minutes of monthly meetings
• Prepare purchase orders (e.g. for office supplies, furniture, service contracts)
• Perform receptionist duties and act as backup for other administrative employees, as required
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLSGeneral and Specific Knowledge

• Administrative best practices
• Accounting principles
• Intermediate MS Office expertise
• Records management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in business or office administration or related field with three years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: minimum requirements and general accounting courses and/or basic accounting experience

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems
• Manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrate attention to detail

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees
• Occasionally coordinate work of other administrative staff in business unit

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Shilo is located 35 km east of the City of Brandon which is located less than a 2 hour drive from Winnipeg. Brandon balances the feel of a small city, which includes a low cost of living, while having access to the resources of a big city. Brandon has been named as one of the sunniest places to live in Canada providing ample opportunity to take advantage of the wide bike riding trails located within the city as well as access to the large number of lakes and parks for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. People from all ethnicities are booming in Brandon making it a popular place to live among new immigrants.DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.DCCs Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Within thirty (30) days of accepting employment with DCC, all Employees must familiarize themselves with the Code, and sign the Employee Certification, which states that they have read and understand the Code and acknowledge that compliance with its terms and requirements is a condition of employment at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the Presidents Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We also welcome applications from those who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information.DCC is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all requests for accommodation based on a medical contraindication, religion or another prohibited ground for discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act. Should you require accommodation, please email careers@dcc-cdc.gc.ca.Quick Apply

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