Ministry of Children Community and Social Services

Administrative Assistant

Ministry of Children Community and Social Services

Mississauga Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of program and operational needs, projects and initiatives, including:

  • providing excellent customer service, general reception duties including answering telephone calls, greeting visitors and responding to routine inquires;
  • providing a variety of word processing services;
  • inputting, updating and coordinating data using a variety of computer software programs/databases;
  • providing support for office expenditures tracking and reconciliation;
  • receiving, prioritizing and actioning incoming electronic and hard copy mail and arranging courier services;
  • maintaining calendars, coordinating schedules and making travel arrangements;
  • establishing and maintaining filing systems;
  • performing a variety of regional office clerical tasks (maintain manuals, mailing lists and ordering office equipment);
  • tracking and logging incoming action and information requests and following up to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Administrative Experience:

  • You have experience providing office administrative support; you can perform a variety of administrative tasks and are comfortable working in a busy office environment (e.g. maintain tracking logs, process mail, establish/maintain filing systems, coordinate appointment schedules, make travel arrangements).
  • You have experience with office purchasing and reconciliation procedures eg. checking invoices/travel claims, and purchasing card reconciliation.


Communication Skills

  • You are able to respond to inquiries, exchange and clarify information, and provide ministry or program information.
  • You can prepare, proofread and amend a variety of written materials.
  • You have effective interpersonal skills to work as part of an administrative support team, direct calls and coordinate meetings with a variety of contacts (staff, corporate contacts, and transfer payment/community agencies, etc.).


Computer and Office Technology Skills

  • You have knowledge and experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, E-mail, Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and various electronic databases.
  • You are able to assemble and format data reports and use databases.
  • You can operate equipment such as photocopier, fax, video conference equipment.

Job Overview

Posted Date: 01 May 2024

Location: Mississauga Ontario

Salary: Neg Per Hour

Company Information

Helping to improve outcomes for children, youth, families and individuals who need support, and advancing the interests of women across Ontario.

Name: Ministry of Children Community and Social Services

Web: https://211ontario.ca

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