Administrative Assistant

Work setting

• Finance and insurance

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available