EDMONTON GARRISON MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                                                                            REPORTS TO:

Project Assistant – Deployment Area                                  Deployment Coord

CATEGORY:

Full Time

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SUMMARY:

The Project Assistant assists the Deployment Coordinator  with a variety of general office and programming activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·                    performs general office duties (will include key boarding, typing, filing, faxing and reception)

·                    greet all visitors in an amicable and sensitive manner

·                    provide clients with information/referrals on services, programs and resources available

·                    maintain positive public relations in handling concerns and questions

·                    prepares documentation for distribution and/or posting

·                    receives fees

·                    assist with special events, briefings and other deployment programming tasks.

·                    assist in all aspects of the deployment area as required

·                    attend and participate in meetings and committee work as requested

·                    perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability and personal characteristics required:

·                    possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills in both official languages

·                    ability to read, analyze and interpret professional documents, technical procedures or governmental regulations

·                    must possess strong computer skills specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel

·                    must possess excellent customer service and organizational skills

·                    preference will be given to those individuals bilingual both official languages

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

·                    high school diploma

·                    office administration training

·                    minimum of one year related experience