Position: Temporary Administrative Assistant
Location: Kamloops, BC
Hours: 35 hours per week until July 2025; Casual as needed thereafter, more details upon hire
Wage: $25.95/hour; as per the collective agreement
Summary:
We are seeking an energetic, dynamic, and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to join our Kamloops team. If you are passionate, have attention to detail, are organized and eager, this is for you!
The successful candidate will be supporting various departments within our Agency and involves data entry into various internal platforms, managing confidential records, formatting, and submitting reports, as well as other administrative duties. If you have a desire to work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and positive environment apply now.
About Axis Family Resources Ltd.:
Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.
Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Requirements to be successful:
- The ideal candidate will have the following skills, abilities and familiarities, which includes but is not limited to:
- Follow and uphold Agency Values of Respectful Communication, Positive Work Environment, Quality/Excellence of service, and Effective Operations
- Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office programs
- Attention to detail with the ability to format documentation, check grammar and spelling, review data for deficiencies or errors, and correct any inconsistencies
- Strong verbal, professional and written communication skills, in person, electronically and over the phone are essential in this role
- Maintain and protect Agency-wide confidential information regarding documents, reports, person served, HR information etc.
- Solid organization skills with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve and be detail-oriented. To be able to sort tasks according to priority and time sensitivities.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Positive, self-motivated individual who can complete tasks independently and is able to work effectively as part of a large team.
Qualifications required:
- Experience using office equipment such as multi-line phones, photocopier, and fax machine with the desire to learn new software/applications.
- High school diploma
- Administrative courses and training are an asset
- Office and administration experience is an asset
- Cleared Criminal Record Check (updated every five years by agency)
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Benefits for everyone:
- A unionized workforce with yearly wage increases
- CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training provided
- Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
- Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
- Employee referral incentive
- Wellness initiatives and team day events
Full-time and part-time eligible employees receive the following:
- Up to 3 weeks of paid holidays annually (beginning in the first year)
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Extended health benefits (dental, vision, prescription, etc.)
- Paramedical health benefits (chiropractor, massage, naturopath, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Program (offering short term counselling services, etc.)
Additional Information:
- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If you have a passion for working with people - we are excited to hear from you!
E-mail Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Casual, Seasonal
Pay: From $25.95 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please let us know how soon you can start working upon verbal offer
Work Location: In person
