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Administrative Assistant

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Facilities Management
  • Calgary

Requirements

  • Minimum diploma or certificate in business/office administration
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in an administrative role
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, grammar, and report writing
  • Organized and efficient at scheduling and coordinating
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Professional and courteous
  • Goal-oriented
  • Team player
  • Able to work under tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Corporate Services team with items such as: daily reception lunch coverage, reception vacation coverage which includes tasks such as answering phones and transferring calls, taking messages, accepting packages, receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming mail, monitoring emails, organizing kitchens, boardrooms, and office storage rooms, cleaning the coffee machine, and coding invoices
  • Provide backup administrative support, which includes calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, and records management
  • Learn cheque and EFT processes
  • Process the entry of vendors into accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics & NewStar)
  • Monitor and order all supplies for the building, external construction job sites, and sales centers

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Administrative Assistant.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Calgary at 4906 Richard Road SW.

What company is this position part of?

This position is part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world.

Who will the Administrative Assistant report to?

The Administrative Assistant will report to the Office Manager.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant?

The primary responsibilities include providing support to the Corporate Services team with daily reception tasks, backup administrative support, processing vendor entries, monitoring supplies, and learning cheque and EFT processes, among other duties.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum diploma or certificate in business/office administration and 2 - 4 years of experience in an administrative role are required.

What skills are necessary for an Administrative Assistant?

Necessary skills include intermediate Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Are there any specific software programs mentioned that the candidate should be familiar with?

Yes, familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and NewStar is required for processing vendor entries.

What benefits does Brookfield Properties offer to its employees?

Benefits include competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, an RRSP program, career development programs, paid volunteer hours, paid parental leave, wellness resources, pet insurance, and more.

Is this position open to all candidates?

Yes, Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to create a diverse environment.

How will candidates be contacted regarding their application?

Only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted regarding their application.

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Mission & Purpose

Since 1931, Capital Group, home of American Funds®, has been singularly focused on delivering superior results for long-term investors using high-conviction portfolios, rigorous research and individual accountability. As of December 31, 2021, Capital Group manages more than $2 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors. Capital Group is a private firm that employs more than 8,000 associates and has offices in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas. For more than 90 years, our goal has remained the same: to improve people’s lives through successful investing. *** We’ve been made aware of an employment scam fraudulently using Capital Group’s name. Please note: Capital Group currently does not offer 100% remote work positions. On average, the interview process can take one to three months to go from resume submission to offer. Financial transactions are never part of the job onboarding process. For your own cyber safety and security, if you suspect fraud, please do not respond to or interact with messages claiming to be from Capital Group.

Benefits

  • Compensation

    In addition to offering a highly competitive base salary, we give two annual bonuses to our associates. The first bonus is based on performance and the second is based on company profitability. These two bonuses, your annual raise and our 15% retirement contribution add up to so much more than a simple paycheck. Year over year, you'll have the opportunity to see your salary not only grow, but grow exponentially.

  • Retirement

    Every year, we put the equivalent of 15% of your salary and bonuses into a retirement account for you. To be clear, that's not money you've chosen to deduct from your paycheck. That's in addition to your paycheck.

  • Life, accident and travel insurance

    We sponsor life insurance and offer additional life insurance, personal accident and business travel insurance as well.

  • Commuter savings

    We offer commuting and/or parking incentives to take public transportation, carpool, walk or cycle to work.