Temporary

Administrative Services Assistant

Posted on 13 January 25 by Alyssia Tassone

  • Vancouver
  • $17.50 - $ per Hour
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Job Description

Altis Recruitment is grateful to partner with an organization within the Broader Public Sector to support the recruitment of an Administrative Services Assistant. The position will report into the Manager, Finance and Administration and play a key role in providing reception and administrative support. Responsibilities include general office tasks, formatting documents, purchasing duties, and assisting with meetings and events. This is a 3 month contract position that requires on-site presence in Downtown Vancouver. 

Responsibilities

Reception and Communication

  • Welcome visitors and address inquiries in person, by phone, and through email.
  • Manage incoming calls, direct them to appropriate team members, and take messages when necessary.
  • Oversee incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and deliveries.

Meeting and Event Assistance

  • Help with ordering, setting up, and cleaning up refreshments for meetings.

Administrative Support

  • Format policies for publication.
  • Track office supply inventory, place orders as needed, and handle related approvals and paperwork.
  • Reconcile and manage a purchase card, ensuring adherence to procedures, and provide purchasing support to other staff as required.
  • Coordinate the purchase of business cards and specialty items, liaising with vendors to meet established standards.
  • Maintain and update desk procedures and guidelines.

Project and Operational Support

  • Contribute to projects related to technology, document management, and policy updates.
  • Address minor service requests.
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Completion of secondary education or equivalent.
  • At least two years of experience in administrative, clerical, or reception roles.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with a minimum of one year of practical experience.

Preferred Background

  • Additional training or certification in office administration.
  • Experience in an executive office environment or with government policies and database systems.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Competencies

  • Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
  • Professionalism in representing the organization to visitors, callers, and guests.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and tact.
  • Effective organizational and time-management skills.
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, fostering positive relationships.
  • Ability to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
  • Attention to detail in reviewing and correcting written documents.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to new procedures.

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$17.50 - $ per Hour

Sector

Provincial Government

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

Not Specified

Benefits

Not Specified

Our Reference

JOB-19670

Job Location