planning officer

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Resolve conflict situations
• Oversee payroll administration

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Electronic scheduler
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Microsoft Visio

Area of specialization

• Project management

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Large workload