Overview
As an Administrative Assistant for the Senior Manager Personnel Support Programs they will ensure the collection of necessary documentation and arrange topic briefings in preparation for conferences, meetings, and appointments. They provide clerical support for the Senior Manager including data entry, word processing, faxing, photocopying, correspondence, distribution and follow-up action. They organize meetings, advise attendees, draft and distribute agendas and minutes. They schedule and arrange appointments, meetings, and travel schedules. They provide administrative support for budget, tasking’s and campaigns. They assist the Mess Manager with inventory, accounting and clerical support.
This position is Permanent Full-Time, offering 75 hours bi-weekly. CFMWS is committed to the health, safety and well-being of our employees and their families and offers a competitive total rewards package including salary, vacation leave, pension, and health/dental benefits.
Qualifications
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Administration or a related field AND some years experience in administration or in a related field.
OR
High school diploma and several years' experience in administration
Experience
In office administration
In data entry, data manipulation, record-keeping and retrieval techniques
In maintaining filing systems
In drafting correspondence and reports
In basic accounting
In organizing meetings, events and conferences
In transcribing notes and minutes taking
In making travel arrangements and travel claims procedures
In preparirg presentation materials
In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Advanced
Oral: Advanced
Company Information
Would you like to serve those who serve?
We are committed to enhancing the morale and welfare of the military community, ultimately contributing to the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). We pride ourselves on being part of the Defense Team.
CANEX operates 36 retail, convenience and grocery stores located on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada with two retail stores in Europe under the NATEX brand. CANEX provides mess kits and specialized tactical gear to support military members and ensures that families have access to consumer goods and services in the community they are posted.