Types of Jobs

Administrative Assistant

Annual Salary Range   $32,000 – $42,000

Administrative Assistants perform a variety of different duties that help to support our staff with the work they do. This job may include word processing, records management, reception, contract administration, organizing and managing, preparing and distributing briefing notes, putting together background material for meetings, and coordinating meetings and travel for branch staff.

As an Administrative Assistant, ideally you have a working knowledge of office processes, and skill in word processing, managing records and files, and dealing with the public. Strong organizational and computer skills are essential. A combination of three years of administrative support / secretarial experience, education and/or training is generally required.

From Our Staff...

Debbie Coetzer
Debbie Coetzer, Administrative Assistant, HR Strategies, Victoria, B.C.
As an assistant to the Director of HR Strategies, I enjoy a number of different aspects of my job.
I enjoy:
  • being responsible for co-ordinating the logistical details of various branch events
  • receiving and processing job applications when we run staffing competitions
  • keeping my director's calendar up to date
  • co-ordinating and making travel arrangements for branch staff
  • being part of my branch and learning new things each day about the world of human resources