Executive Assistant

又见炊烟

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local #3550
Learn about us, visit: http://www.alberta.cupe.ca/
. @) ^$ Y( |* W; N
8 f3 s+ j, f4 ~4 q1 p# `- PPosition: Executive Assistant / Start: A.S.A.P. / Terms: Permanent Position / Salary: Starting @$18 per hour, Permanent Rate $20, annual increases, shared benefits, etc., free parking / Hours: 34 hours a week: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday / Location: Edmonton / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.

0 D! K: B4 f+ @* \Context - Office management/administrative support to the elected full-time officers and occasional support to elected executive members. Duties cover a variety of topics in which judgment/initiative are required in the research, selection of material & presentation in completion of assignments.

Note: this position requires a high level of reliability, autonomy/confidentiality in day-to-day interactions with union members, labour activists & labour allies.
4 W; B. a  ]# S1 e! d! ?3 U, c  }
Qualifications: A minimum of (5) years office experience; high degree of competence in office practices; proficient in the use of modern office equipment & current computer applications - MS Office 2007 - WORD, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

4 P* R* a  e% ~Responsible for a variety of communication functions such as: monthly newsletter layout, website/computer software; highly developed administrative skills & a thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, and spelling, plus basic math abilities; must have a proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and security.
# _; j6 I. \7 x" L0 q$ b( t+ k
PLUS: the ability to recognize problems, do research, assimilate, and organize office/union related tasks; willingness to occasionally work with grace under pressure to meet deadlines; familiarity with the goals/objectives of the labour movement an asset; excellent attendance record, reliability/personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment records and/or references.
1 A+ h4 ~" x* h4 a, A
TO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:
3 v8 f! M0 e+ Q( D1 z0 O8 ]
! L9 |- h9 M& u- X( y( pTrudy Grebenstein, President CUPE LOCAL 3550
$ t6 Z' I2 F3 t+ [! }) j2 F9 q; KEmail: cupe3550@telus.net / Fax: 780.452.1462
6 t) L( J4 Y0 V, G5 ^0 l3 t  i! [
PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.