Executive Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre,Edmonton
Learn about our work online: www.bissellcentre.org

Position: Executive Assistant / Terms: Full time permanent / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: 03.27.09

- b  D  |" _' B, |/ eAbstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty.
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The Executive Assistant is responsible for: providing executive assistance & support to the Executive Director and board operations. He/she plans, directs and coordinates activities concerned with the executive office. This position must understand, engage/respond appropriately with executive & board matters.
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" J$ Y) z% W( L6 Y$ [% [  g6 bEducation/Experience: Degree or diploma in related area; experience in executive & board administration is required; a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position; an equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.
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6 |0 W3 j# R; L/ F  Q; ^Skills & Abilities: specific skills & demonstrated competency in computer systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and @Ease) and information management (organization/management of files & records). Have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational & strong problem-solving skills + the ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.

( u+ C8 j4 [" V- i& qPLUS: ability to work under pressure, plan ahead, anticipate/manage changes; uses considerable judgment to manage day-to-day decisions, prioritize work, work independently/demonstrate initiative; attention to detail, accuracy and quality; builds & maintains positive and productive relationships throughout the organization, maintaining confidentiality when appropriate.
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6 D2 Y, i, \& J# K9 J8 B9 UTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:

' Y/ N! Z1 B2 W# A5 W$ uSherry Meyers, Executive Assistant
c/o Shelley Williams, Executive Director
Bissell Centre, 10527-96 St., NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
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  H/ a; V$ P1 W' nPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.