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administrative assistant

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Pet Valu

Dec 23

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Sarnia

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary school diploma, 1-7 months experience, proficiency in MS Office/Outlook, strong communication skills, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will schedule appointments, handle calls and messages, manage reports and supplies, greet visitors, type documents, provide customer service, and perform basic bookkeeping tasks.

Requirements

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • 1 to less than 7 months
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Office
  • Bondable
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Client focus
  • Reliability
  • Time management
  • Quick learner

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and confirm appointments
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Answer electronic enquiries
  • Compile data, statistics and other information
  • Oversee the preparation of reports
  • Order office supplies and maintain inventory
  • Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
  • Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
  • Provide customer service
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks

FAQs

Is this position remote or on-site?

This position requires you to work on-site at the physical location; there is no option for remote work.

What is the minimum education requirement for this job?

The minimum education requirement is a secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

How much experience is required for this administrative assistant role?

The position requires 1 to less than 7 months of experience.

What language skills are necessary for this position?

Proficiency in English is required for this role.

What specific computer skills are needed for this job?

Candidates should have knowledge of MS Outlook and MS Office.

What are some of the main responsibilities of the administrative assistant?

Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering telephone calls, compiling data, ordering office supplies, proofreading documents, and providing customer service.

Are there any physical or work environment requirements for this job?

Yes, the job is fast-paced and requires attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and the performance of repetitive tasks.

What personal qualities are important for this role?

Important personal qualities include the ability to multitask, excellent oral and written communication skills, organization, reliability, client focus, and time management.

Does the employer provide support for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the employer provides awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities.

Are there any specific hiring policies related to age discrimination?

Yes, the employer applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination, supporting mature workers.

Does the company promote diversity and inclusivity?

Yes, the employer provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers, refugees, visible minorities, and Indigenous people.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1976
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pet Valu is Canada’s leading retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies with over 700 corporate-owned or franchised locations across the country. For more than 40 years, Pet Valu has earned the trust and loyalty of pet parents by offering knowledgeable customer service, a premium product offering and engaging in-store services. Pet Valu’s neighbourhood stores offer more than 7,000 competitively priced products, including a broad assortment of premium, super premium, holistic and award-winning proprietary brands. To learn more, please visit: www.petvalu.ca.