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Regional Budget/Hub Administrative Assistant
Organization:
Ontario Clean Water Agency
Division:
Northern Region
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary (with possibility of extension)
Job Code:
10OAD - Office Administration 10
Salary:
$24.62 - $28.97 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment. As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants. Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will provide direct finance/administrative support to the Northern Regional Manager of all activities required for the Northern Regional Office. This will include assisting Managers by producing a wide range of financial support such as budget/month-end forecasts and coordinating budgets within the regions; prepare memos, reports and presentations using various software.
How do I qualify?
Knowledge:
• Good knowledge of office administration/financial, procedures and processes.
• Good knowledge of administrative practices, policies and procedures related to purchasing
(including general accounting principles) accounts payable, budget preparation review and payroll.
• Excellent knowledge of computers; ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and software (e.g. GP Dynamics, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, Hansen, WIN, Internet). Proven computer skills.
Skills and abilities include:
• Excellent oral communication and customer service skills to liaise with clients, vendors/suppliers to respond to inquiries. Proven oral communication skills.
• Good written communication skills to prepare to routine correspondence, meeting minutes and various documentation.
• Excellent analytical, planning, time management and organizational skills to complete work assignments and coordinate multiple tasks within stated deadline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team oriented environment.
We Offer:
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Flexible learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields within the Ontario Public Service
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 335 Euclid Ave, Thunder Bay, North Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Friday, July 5, 2013
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, July 19, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
