Office administrative assistant
London Small Business Centre
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Business services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
- Answer electronic enquiries
- Oversee development of communication strategies
- Compile data, statistics and other information
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems
- Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
- Conduct research
- Perform data entry
- Provide customer service
- Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field
- Maintain and manage digital database
- Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Represent the company within various economic and social organizations
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Windows
- Database software
- Social Media
- MS Office
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.)
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Support for youths
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Support for mature workers
- Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities