Office Assistant

WorkBC Kitimat
562 MOUNTAINVIEW SQUARE

Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada V8C 2N2

WorkBC Kitimat is hiring an Office Assistant to join our team!

Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm with occasional Wednesdays until 5:30pm
Wage: Starting $21.00 for 3 months, upon completion of probation period $22.50
Extended benefits and Dental Benefits, Group RRSP

About the position:

You will be the first point of contact for job seekers that come to our office. Our office strives to create a welcoming environment to all individuals. The Office Assistant plays a vital role in orientating clients to the centre and ensuring their needs are met, and providing administrative support to staff

Job Skills and Abilities:

· Welcoming job seekers and employers by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries to appropriate community resources

· Friendly and outgoing personality

· Manage all incoming calls and messages

· Filing and data entry into Integrated Case Management System as needed

· Schedule appointments for clients with Employment Advisors

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and take initiative to complete required tasks

· Maintain confidentiality

· Operate standard office equipment

· Provide admin support to Employment Advisors as required and other related duties

· Organizing and maintaining cleanliness of office and other related duties

· Provide support to Resource Attendant and collaborate to assist job seekers. In absence of Resource Worker, assist with resume formatting, assistance with job search, ability to research labour market information and available employment in community

Qualifications:

· Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check

· Valid Class 7N or Class 5 Drivers Licence

· Proficient use of computer programs including email, Microsoft Office and formatting documents

· Verbal and written communication skills including proper grammar

· Strong ability in troubleshooting computer and office equipment issues

· Possess patience, tact, flexibility and building rapport with clients with diverse backgrounds

· Previous experience working in office environment, customer service, or social services is an asset

Apply via email to coordinator.workbc@kitimatcommunityservices.cawith a cover letter attention to Susie Barbosa, detailing why you would be interested in working in this program. And how your previous employment experience relates to this position. A resume is also required. Please note any resumes received without a cover letter will be considered incomplete and not considered.

We thank you for your interest. Only those being interviewed will be contacted

Open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.00-$22.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work within Canada?

Work Location: In person