NORTHWEST TERRITORIES POWER CORPORATION is Looking For Administrative Assistant – Term to September at Hay River, NT Full Time

Responsibilities:
Draft new word processing, spreadsheet and presentation documents using Word, Excel and PowerPoint as required. Review, proofread and edit documents prepared by others for spelling, grammar, content and format.

Coordinates meetings, finalize agendas and takes meeting minutes as required. This may include corporate emergency-type events (JAC, operation emergencies, etc.)

Code and process invoices, travel claims and other financial documents appropriately in a timely manner. Alert the Team Leader, Administrative Services to any unusual requests.

Support board meeting and Minister briefing preparation requirements as needed.

Booking travel arrangements and facilities for office events and employee travel.

Maintain head office key assignment including tracking of keys and development of procedures around key use and fines for lost keys.

As a member of the shared administrative pool, will support duties of other Administrative Assistants.

Qualifications:
Certificate in Office Administration with three (3) or more years related office experience including administrative experience. Equivalencies may be considered.

Advanced computer word processing and spreadsheet skills.

Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.

Must have tact and diplomacy to deal with and respond to inquiries from the general public, customers, politicians, and contractors.

Must have ability to recognize and act on urgent matters.

Must be a self-starter and able to work with little direction, while managing multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.

Must possess excellent analytical skills and structure problem-solving abilities.

Must be able to effectively communicate requests for information to a wide-range of employees.

Requires interpersonal skills for working in a team environment.

Requires the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Must undergo a successful criminal records check.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent required.

Salary for this position ranges from $35.21 – $42.81/hr. plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,023 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan.

Affirmative Action Employer – Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status via our online application process in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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