Executive Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre,Edmonton
Learn about our work online: www.bissellcentre.org
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Position: Executive Assistant / Terms: Full time permanent / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: 03.27.09
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; Q! m( i% h7 @" p! I* ]1 BAbstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty.
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7 G! o9 _3 G3 x3 }. t+ [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.

' ~% ]+ q- S' k1 b0 \% U9 A; WEducation/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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9 c7 L2 S6 N& y' M6 c* k0 c2 {- T9 OSkills & 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.

( I+ R) [+ E, I6 i* X& U5 W! a9 p( ^PLUS: 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.

  Z7 b! I: f% ]5 t/ r5 [" @; ^TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:

' V3 N% t6 g1 w# f- |4 y* M$ r% OSherry Meyers, Executive Assistant
% [4 Q, y8 @& m9 q" Yc/o Shelley Williams, Executive Director
Bissell Centre, 10527-96 St., NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
Email: smeyers@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.429.7908

8 t: _% j, w5 `+ r! z/ u1 jPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.