Grand River Conservation Authority ,Administrative Assistant – Operations Jobs in Canada

Organization: Grand River Conservation
Authority

Job
Type:
Seasonal

Location: Cambridge, Ontario ON

Deadline: Apr 01, 2015

Website: http://www.grandriver.ca

The Grand River
Conservation Authority (GRCA) has an international reputation for excellence in
managing the natural resources of the largest inland river system in southern
Ontario. Encompassing appro
ximately 6,800 square kilometers, the Grand River
watershed has a population of almost one million people in 39 municipalities
and two First Nations. Designated as a Canadian Heritage River, the Grand River
and its major tributaries boast many outstanding human heritage features and
excellent recreational opportunities. The GRCA is committed to environmental
protection by delivering services that ensure the well-being of the environment
and its inhabitants.

General
Accountabilities

Reporting to the
Manager of Conservation Area Operations, the Operations Administrative
Assistant provides efficient and effective administrative support, file
management, data entry and meeting coordination for all Operations staff. This
position also responds to general inquiries from the public related to camping,
park events / activities and the hunting program.

Specific
Accountabilities

1. Perform
   administrative services for Head Office Operations staff including filing,
   updating procedure manuals, data entry, and assisting with the preparation
   of marketing materials.
2. Respond
   to customer inquiries regarding general park information, camping
   opportunities and upcoming park activities.
3. Process
   hunting permit applications and respond to inquiries from the public
   related to the hunting program.
4. Assist
   the Supervisor of Central Services with capital project related activities
   including financial tracking, record keeping, filing, and report
   preparation.
5. Compile
   and prepare tracking and summary reports e.g. park statistics, security
   reports.
6. Organize
   meetings including preparing and distributing meeting materials and
   agendas, preparing and distributing meeting minutes and coordinating
   catering, resources and equipment as required.

Perform other
administrative duties as assigned. 

Technical
Accountabilities

1. College
   diploma in office administration (or equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year
   related work experience.
2. Strong
   computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
   Knowledge of mail merging and Adobe Acrobat Writer is beneficial.
   Experience creating AODA-compliant documents is preferred.
3. Effective
   verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer service
   delivery focus.
4. Demonstrated
   experience in file and document management with a high level of attention
   of detail and organizational skills.
5. Ability
   to exercise professional judgment and discretion in dealing with
   confidential information.

Knowledge and
understanding of GRCA policies for Conservation Areas is preferred.

The pay range for
this position is Job Level  C $18.28 to $22.85 per hour/35 hours per week
.

Approximate Start
Date:April 2015

Term of Employment:
Approx. April to October 2015

To Apply: 
Please send a resume and covering letter to careers@grandriver.ca in MS Word or PDF format.
Please reference job #302 in the subject line

Deadline for
Applications: 4:00pm Wednesday April 1, 2015

We thank you for
your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Accessibility
accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.