Apply By: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
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Job ID:
53458
Organization:
Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs
Division:
Communication Services
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
Bilingual English/French
Job term:
1 Temporary
Job code:
07OAD - Office Administration 07
Salary:
$21.62 - $25.17 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, Communications Services Branch, offers an exciting opportunity to provide a range of administrative support to a dynamic team of professionals.

About the job

In this position, you will:
• answer general inquiries and provide routine information on Ministry programs and services
• direct calls to appropriate staff, record and relay messages
• type and proofread a variety of documents (such as agendas, letters, memorandum, reports) to ensure accuracy, correct grammar, spelling punctuation and format
• maintain up-to-date office lists, organization charts, manuals and telephone directories
• photocopy and distribute reports, submissions and briefing notes

* Note: this job ad has been amended. The area of search has been changed to open and the job ad closing date has been extended.

What you bring to the team


Mandatory requirements

• you are proficient in English as well as proficient in oral and written French at the advanced level

Computer Proficiency:

• you have demonstrated knowledge of computer software, including Word, Excel, database management systems and electronic mail

Communication Skills:

• you have excellent communication, interpersonal, consultative and customer service skills
• you have well-developed knowledge of grammar, spelling, writing, editing and corporate writing practices to review and prepare documents

Organizational Skills:

• you have organizational skills to set priorities and meet deadlines under pressure

Other Relevant Skills:

• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of current legal, social, and economic issues in Aboriginal affairs in Ontario and history of Aboriginal peoples in Canada
• you have the ability to acquire knowledge of ministry mandate, regulations, policies and procedures, activities, issues and trends

Additional information:

Apply by:
Friday, May 17, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 160 Bloor St E, Toronto, Toronto Region
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Administrative and Support Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 25, 2013

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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