Office assistant (Reception)

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Owen Sound, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:

Education: Completion of high school

Experience: Experience an asset

Languages: Speak English

Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, Electronic scheduler, MS Word, Database software, Internet browser

Typing (Words Per Minute): 41 - 60 wpm

Technical Terminology: Business, Engineering

Area of Specialization: Reports, Forms and records, Invoices, Correspondence

Specific Skills: Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents, Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries, Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases, Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents, Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically, Send and receive messages, Compile data, statistics and other information, Order supplies and maintain inventory

Security and Safety: Bondable, Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Handling heavy loads

Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information: Marketing skills an asset Must be self motivated and eager to learn from Supervisor and co-workers Very organized and detail oriented Pro-active in suggesting ideas to streamline or correct procedures

Employer: Taylor Electronic Services Inc.