POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Provide administrative support to the manager of the company's operations department.
• Maintain the daily requirements of the general office equipment, supplies and facility.
• Provide assistance to ensure social events are adequately handled.
• To arrange travel for senior management, middle management, support staff and our international employees.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
***** We need an active, enthusiastic individual, who can multi-task in an often busy environment. This individual must enjoy change and variety, with the ability to maintain schedules & systems.

***** We need a patient person, who can handle constant interruptions, while maintaining the focus required for completing assigned work. This individual must be easy-going, friendly, helpful, enjoys supporting others and have a servant-heart, along with great administrative skills!


EDUCATION:
• Education must include College Diploma and/or equivalent progressive experience as an administrative assistant


EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 3- 5 years experience as an Administrative Assistant
• Experience coordinating and booking travel arrangements
• Experience with general office equipment and technology (computer, copiers, postage machines, fax machines, etc.)


SKILLS PREFERRED:
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint) & internet research
• Excellent client service and interpersonal skills: experience interacting with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working within the non-profit industry preferred, but not required
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, inside and outside the organization
• A self-starter and team-player with the ability to work independently
• Exceptional attention to details, with the ability to see the "big picture"
• Very reliable, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to take the initiative, problem-solve & implement solutions, in changing environments
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and work well in a busy, sometimes pressured environment
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional event planning skills
• Able to handle confidential information


REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
* Cultural, economic and environmental sensitivity.
* The successful candidate will subscribe to and sign the organization's Statement of Faith


To apply for the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of the Hiring Manager

Via:
E-mail: op2010assistant@yahoo.ca
Or
Fax: 416-674-0808


*Please indicate that you are applying as a result of the Christian Personnel Placements job posting.


**All applications will be reviewed but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.**