Description:
An enthusiastic individual, you'll report
to the Manager, Communications and Consulting Services
of the Provincial Language Service, providing confidential
administrative and logistical support to the program
areas within the department.
You'll carry out the
day-to-day activities of the program area, including
appointment, meeting and event coordination; preparing
and processing documents, files, invoices and information;
managing office support systems; and supporting relevant
committees, stakeholders and customers. By following
established policies, standards and procedures, you'll
provide efficient and effective administrative support
to senior team members and program activities, including
consulting and communication projects and initiatives.
In addition, you'll also apply time management and
organizational skills to support the coordination of
multiple program requirements and the maintenance of
workflow and timelines related to projects and initiatives.
You
possess a level of education, training and experience
equivalent to a diploma in an appropriate discipline
related to Business Administration, Communications,
or Community Development and a minimum of four years
recent related experience. Experience working with
multi-partner initiatives, research projects and in
a dynamic and customer-focused environment is preferable.
You have demonstrated ability to use related equipment
including data base, word processing, spreadsheet,
and presentation software at an advanced level. Specifically,
you are able to use the full Microsoft suite of programs
including Visio and Power Point. In addition, you have
a design background with strong layout and design skills,
including the ability to use InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
and Illustrator. Knowledge of Adobe PageMaker would
be an asset. You are customer-service focused with
the ability to successfully communicate both verbally
and in writing. You have experience working with people
from diverse cultural backgrounds and work effectively
with multiple stakeholders in a supportive manner.
As
a strong team player, you are able to execute on communication
plans, employ strong writing and proof-reading skills,
and support departmental programs and projects with
resourcefulness and focus. Experience in community
development, or community-based work or related fields
(international development, multiculturalism), knowledge
of a second language and experience working in a multicultural
environment would all be assets.
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Applications will be accepted until
August 1, 2008.
For more information about the
Agency that you are interested in, please visit the
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www.phsa.ca/plsThe
PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on
the basis of merit. We encourage applications from
all qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal
peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible
minorities.
