Administrative Assistant (Fluently Bilingual)

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), the leader in wetland conservation, is looking for a smart, dynamic administrator to join our team.  Every day will be different as you handle reception, invoicing, budget and mail duties, oversee contract administration, co-ordinate meetings and travel and a variety of other administrative responsibilities.  You exercise initiative and judgment in handling routine and confidential materials.  You are a problem solver and an energetic collaborator who believes in delivering the best customer service possible. 

At Ducks, we’re going places. You need to be an enthusiastic team player – a self-starter who is always looking for the next thing to do, is capable of building strong relationships and enjoys helping others.

Your minimum five years’ administrative and basic accounting experience makes you the ideal candidate for this position, which is located at our office in Ottawa, ON.  You possess strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.  Your willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done will make you a great asset to our team.

Requirements:

• A diploma in business administration.
• Familiarity with the Lobbying Act (2008), particularly with reporting process.
• Previous experience interacting with the parliamentary precinct or working in an MP’s office.
• Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel and Word.
• Superior grammar and proofing skills, also with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to change, detail-oriented and able to prioritize workload.

In Canada we lose 80 acres of wetlands every 24 hours and we need your help to stop this loss.  If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity please submit your cover letter and resumé and references for confidential consideration to the attention of:

Carly Bjornsson
HR Generalist
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Email: resumes@ducks.ca
www.ducks.ca