Administrative Assistant, Level 1
- La Ronge, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Description
La Ronge Regional Housing Authority is currently recruiting two (2) full-time Administrative Assistants to join their team. If you have proven problem solving skills, work well in a team environment, and have a desire to provide exceptional service to tenants in the community, this position will be of interest to you!
The Position:
In this front-line position, you will:
- Respond to inquiries related to housing programs and services, including incoming calls and walk-in traffic
- Enter applicant and tenant data, ensuring accurate and current information is maintained
- Maintain general office, tenant, and rental until file systems
- Provide clerical and administrative support to office staff and Manager as requested
- Prepare maintenance work orders, tenant packages, correspondence, and reports
Responsibilities and Requirements:
- Efficient with Microsoft Office
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide professional service to clients/customers
- Exceptional client relations skills including experience working with seniors, families, and at-risk individuals
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent (some post-secondary in business administration would be an asset)
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
- Experience with JDEdwards preferred
- A valid drivers license, reliable, roadworthy vehicle, and an approved Enhanced (Vulnerable Sector) criminal record check are conditions of employment
An excellent benefits package including pension and Northern Living Allowance is offered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistant at Saskatchewan Housing Authorities will answer housing program questions by phone and at the front counter, enter and maintain applicant and tenant records, and keep office and tenant files organized. The role also prepares work orders, tenant packages, letters and reports, and supports the office staff and Manager.
Requirements
Candidates need Grade 12 or equivalent, with business administration studies as an asset, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong organizational, communication and client relations skills are required, including experience with seniors, families and at-risk people, plus a valid driver's licence and an Enhanced Vulnerable Sector criminal record check.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- JD Edwards
- Data entry
- Records management
- File maintenance
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Client relations
- Customer service
- Confidentiality
- Organization
- Report preparation
- Correspondence writing
- Work order processing
- Tenant file management
- Telephone etiquette
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
- Problem solving
- Office administration
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Northern Living Allowance
- Excellent benefits package
Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- administrative assistant
- receptionist
- clerical
- data entry
- Microsoft Office
- JD Edwards
- housing
- tenant services
- customer service
- front desk
- file management
- social housing
- records management
- office administration
- public service
- Saskatchewan
- La Ronge
- northern Saskatchewan
- social services
- government
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Remote work allowance
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- JD Edwards
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Business administration
Own vehicle
Yes