Administrative Assistant

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We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Work environment

Are you a master of organization, timetables, and administrative functions? Do unorganized calendars upset you at your core? Are you bilingual? If so, Western Economic Diversification (WD) Manitoba Region is looking for you!
WD’s main purpose as a federal government department is to build a strong, innovative, competitive Western economy that is a competitor on a global stage. WD Manitoba is a workplace that believes in teamwork, celebrating successes, and in doing the best we can to serve Canadians. Also, on most Fridays, we wear denim.
We are looking for someone who is an expert in Microsoft software applications, has no problem juggling meetings, working approval processes, and has a positive attitude. Our team is small but mighty, and you will probably get to work on some pretty cool things during your time with us. Sound good? Apply today!

Intent of the process

This process will be used to fill a term position until March 31, 2019.

A pool of qualified candidates will also be established to fill future vacancies with various tenures (term and indeterminate).

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial/territorial standards or Public Service Commission approved alternatives, such as a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Degree equivalency

Experience in providing administrative and office management services to management and staff such as: arranging meetings, preparing short reports/letters and minutes, monitoring budget expenditures, making travel arrangements, managing the calendar, receiving and directing telephone calls.

Experience in financial management such as: assisting in budgeting, recording transactions, developing and seeking required approvals, reporting on expenditures/balances and providing advice.

Experience in the use of office technology such as MS software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database, e-mail, preparing presentations, charts and using correspondence tracking and Internet.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Completion of post-secondary training related to the provision of administrative services.

Degree equivalency

Experience inputting, extracting, compiling and processing data utilizing automated systems and software such as: CCM, CCM Mercury or CCM Plus or other electronic document tracking system.

Experience monitoring budget controls and preparing budget reports.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of administrative procedures such as: the preparation and processing of official correspondence and travel arrangements.

Strategic Thinking (Judgment)
Engagement (Teamwork)
Values & Ethics
Written Communication
Oral Communication
Ability to manage a complex and multi-faceted workload, set priorities and work under pressure

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

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Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.