Administrative Assistant

Duties

• Daily activities including telephone reception, customer service, correspondence, filing, data entry and receipting
• Sorting incoming and outgoing mail
• Accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, bank reconciliations and deposits
• Assisting with payroll and government remittance
• Maintaining bylaw and agreement registries
• Assisting with annual assessment roll, and tax roll changes
• Assisting in the preparation of council meeting packages and meetings
• Ensure office is organized, recording and requisitioning inventory of supplies, anticipating future needs, and providing support where required
• Various other duties as directed by the Administrator

Experience & Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to work with confidential information
• Ability to work with the public
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong willingness to learn
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Flexibility with respect to work schedule (Required to work during Administrators absence)
• Basic accounting skills are considered an asset
• Experience in municipal operations, budgeting, financial operations, taxation and general office management would be considered an asset
• Strong communication, management, organizational, and inter-personal skills;

Agricultural and residential development experience

• Will be required to take the Local Government Authority classes
• Strong communication, management, organizational, and inter-personal skills;
• Agricultural and residential development experience

The RM offers a comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan (MEPP), extended health & dental benefits, short-term and long-term disability