Description
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
THE ROLEUnder the supervision of the Manager Health Promotion, the Administrative Assistant ensures the collection of necessary documentation and arranging topic briefings in preparation for conferences, meetings, and appointments. They provide clerical support for the Health Promotion (HP) manager/supervisor including data entry, word processing, faxing, photocopying, correspondence, distribution and follow-up action. They organize meetings, advises attendees, drafts and distributes agendas and minutes. They also organize event calendar and assist with event bookings such as registration, booking technical equipment, set up of event location, as required. They schedule and arranges appointments, meetings, and travel schedules. They provide administrative support for taskings and campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Administration or a related field AND some years experience in administration or in a related field
Experience
In office administration and records management
In making travel arrangements and travel claims
In invoice and order processing
In organizing meetings and schedules
In drafting and distributing correspondence
In the preparation of reports
In maintaining web ready graphics, and desktop publishing
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional
BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
OTHER INFORMATIONThis is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
START DATE28 August 2024
The anticipated term of this position is until 6 March 2026.
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATIONCFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.