Administrative Assistant I

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Canada

Job Description

Overview
We have an opportunity in a role that performs diverse administrative support duties reporting to a manager in our OHS Investigations department. If you enjoy a variety of administrative tasks and working as part of a team, consider joining us!

How you'll make a difference: You'll utilize your skills in administration and customer service to assist our team.

Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.

What you'll do

Prepare and manage a variety of correspondence including emails, memos, forms, reports, manuals or other materials
Receive, screen, and refer incoming telephone calls to appropriate staff; provide general information to callers where applicable and answer routine inquiries
Greet and direct external and internal visitors
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and correspondence; respond to routine inquiries and correspondence within established guidelines
Maintain a variety of paper and digital files and records
Maintain office supplies and stationery
Consistently models the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking

Is this a good fit for you?
We're looking for someone who can:

Demonstrate attention to detail and accurately handle concurrent activities
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Maintain a high level of customer service

Your background and experience

Completion of Grade 12
Recent and related experience working in an administrative role
Proficiency using Microsoft Word
Type a minimum of 60 words per minute
Excellent English language skills, with accurate grammar and spelling

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflect the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are .

Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
Extensive health care and dental benefits
Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

Learn more: Find out what we offer .

Salary: $25.41

Want to apply?

Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.

About WorkSafeBC

Who are we? We’re a team of more than 3,000 people, working together across 15 offices in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and B.C.’s interior. Our vision is to keep British Columbians free from workplace injury, disease, and death. And our work reflects our values: service, integrity, accountability, partnership, and innovation. At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers’ compensation system today and for future generations. We’re honoured to serve the almost 2.3 million workers and 235,000 employers in our province. What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC? It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for. Our benefits Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package may include vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life.