Assistant to Aquatic & Wellness General Manager(Government)-career opportunity in Canada

Job title:Assistant to Aquatic & Wellness General Manager
Employer:Government
Deadline:October 24th/2013
Location:Grande Prairie, AB
MATERNITY LEAVE: Commencing on December 9th/2013 for a period of one year with a possibility of extension.

Job overview:
The Aquatic & Wellness department is seeking a self-motivated individual with proven experience in the field of administration and office management. Good financial knowledge and computer skills are important. The successful applicant must be a creative team player, capable of working independently, possess excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. Main responsibilities
The Assistant will support the General Manager and department by performing a variety of duties including:
• Excellent customer service through written correspondence, over the phone and in person
• Coordinating day-to-day details of business operations, determining priority of meetings, and ensuring availability of agendas or relevant data for meetings, attending meeting as a minute’s recorder.
• Assistance with development and design of tenders and RFP’s, grants and proposals, and project management
• Assistance with Business Planning design, planning, and facilitation
• Monitors deadlines for reports and requests
• Monthly budget preparation

Qualifications:
You must have exceptional customer service abilities and experience in time management. Skill sets include organization, reliability, teamwork, effective communication, attention to detail, ability to work independently, analytical and technical competence, proven decision making skills, and the ability to embrace change though an innovative approach. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Office Administration, with a strong understanding of Microsoft Office. An understanding of municipal government would be an asset. The ability to change direction frequently throughout the day is a must.
Cell phone usage at work will be to support company business only. The use of privacy settings is recommended during work hours.
Job base location

Eastlink Centre – City of Grande Prairie
Hours of work

35 hours per week – 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. (Schedule may change if needed)

PLEASE NOTE: Smoking restrictions are in effect.

How to Apply:
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest – only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Resumes, including copies of all certifications,
are to be forwarded no later than 12:00pm (noon) on October 24th/2013 to:

Charlene Kushner, Aquatics & Wellness General Manager
Eastlink Center, #10 Knowledge Way, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 2V9
Website: www.cityofgp.com

Phone: (780)538-0413 Fax: (780) 538-4261 Email: ckushner@cityofgp.com
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