Administrative Assistant - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Date: Nov 10, 2022Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA, R3C-1A8Company: Wawanesa InsuranceWe’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you can decide whether your preference is to work from home (remote), work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may work from any of the following locations: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador and/or the Yukon.The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, founded in 1896, is Canada’s largest mutual insurer, with $3.9 billion in annual revenue and assets of $10.5 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon; Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance products and services throughout Canada; and Western Financial Group, which distributes personal and business insurance across Western Canada. With more than 5,700 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves more than two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2022. This certification recognizes us as a leading employer and reinforces that we’re a company that values our people for who they are and the work they do to support our customers, communities, and brokers. Wawanesa is also a Manitoba Top Employer for 2022 recognizing that we are an exceptional place to work. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewWawanesa Insurance is currently hiring a student for the Administrative Assistant term position. The Administrative Assistant provides reception and general administrative support to the departments various management members , while ensuring a professional representation of the department and the company.Job Responsibilites

• Prepare correspondance and documents for a variety of audiences, including company, and external parties.
• Update reports with information from a wide variety of internal company and external sources
• Maintain guidelines, reports and documents within a records management library
• Schedule and coordinate meetings as requested, including coordinating availability of attendees, booking resources and compiling meeting documents as requested
• Maintain general office supply inventory and coordinate maintenance of office equipment
• Greet and direct visitors to the department in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answer telephone inquires and redirect as appropriate.
• Sort and distibute incoming mail.
• Compose and distribute internal staff notifications.
• Assist with travel and conference arrangements as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in support of multiple departments.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Post-secondary education in Office Administration would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Lotus Notes and Sharepoint would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with the Property & Casualty insurance industry would be considered an asset.

We provide our students with a respectful, challenging, and rewarding work environment. As the students are immersed into our collaborative culture and teams, they will learn and develop the skills and practices that will enable them to excel in their industry and their careers.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com.If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas Privacy Policy.Quick Apply

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