New Job Administrative Assistant In New Brunswick

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

(ASL 3)

OPEN COMPETITION
FREDERICTON

The Department of Health is seeking individuals to fill permanent Administrative Assistant opportunities throughout various teams in Fredericton.

The successful candidate will be a member of a multidisciplinary team working in a challenging work environment. The duties are, but are not limited to:

• Providing support to various professionals as well as management;
• Preparation, formatting, tracking and editing of correspondence;
• Answering telephone calls from the public, senior level officials, other Departments and outside agencies;
• Processing invoices and expense accounts;
• Scheduling and prioritizing of appointments, teleconferences, as well as making travel arrangements;
• Preparation of agendas, taking minutes, formatting reports and presentations;
• Completion of various forms, record-keeping, and document filing.

We are looking for an energetic team player who takes initiative, displays problem-solving and decision making abilities, who has excellent organizational skills and who is able to maintain a positive, professional attitude in an evolving work environment.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, supplemented by the successful completion of a one year post-secondary diploma in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years related experience to include experience in Microsoft Office Suite; OR a High school diploma, and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience to include experience in Microsoft Office Suite. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability on your application.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Effective Interactive Communication;
• Results Orientation;
• Flexibility.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills;
• Written Communication;
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications.

Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $1,593 to $1,932 bi-weekly

We encourage applicants to apply on-line at https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?lang=E&t=Y or by mail at the following address, indicating competition number 35-22-0063. This competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found or the competition is closed. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331
E-Mail: [email protected]

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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