Apply By: Friday, August 19, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
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Marine Services Administrative Assistant (Bilingual)

Job ID:
185209
Organization:
Ministry of Transportation
Division:
Provincial Highways Management - East Region
City:
Kingston
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 9 months with the possibility of extension
Job code:
08OAD - Office Administration 08
Salary:
$25.02 - $29.09 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you consider yourself an efficient, bilingual self-starter with a strong administrative background? Are you seeking a position that will allow you to fully showcase your skills? If so, then please consider this opportunity with Marine Services.

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We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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About the job

This dynamic role will require you to:
• Provide administrative and business support services for managers and staff
• Maintain, update and track office staffing actions, expenditures, reconcile expenses and identify issues and discrepancies, recommending corrective action.
• Establish and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
• Prepare a variety of word processing materials and providing related services
• Greet visitors, answer and screen telephone calls, and respond to routine inquiries

Please note: This position is required to travel weekly between the Regional office, Glenora Ferry Terminal and Wolfe Island Ferry Terminal to provide support services in all locations.

What you bring to the team


Mandatory requirement:

• Proficiency in English and oral French at the advanced level.

Administrative Knowledge and Abilities:

• You have working knowledge of administrative/office procedures and guidelines, including records management
• You have knowledge of financial processes and are able to maintain office budget

Analytical and Computer Skills:

• You have analytical skills to review expenditures, identify and resolve discrepancies
• You have coordination and organizational skills to determine priorities and organize own work
• You are proficient with computers and software applications

Communication Skills

• You have proven communication skills to perform reception duties and respond to general inquiries with tact and diplomacy
• You have interpersonal skills to effectively work with others

Additional information:

Apply by:
Friday, August 19, 2022 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 9 months, 1355 John Counter Blvd, Kingston, East Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Friday, August 5, 2022

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

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