Administrative Support, Receptionist

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We are accepting applications for Administrative Support, Receptionist to assist the Office Coordinator in providing overall support to the Executive Director, the mentors and the brokers. We are seeking a person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is comfortable working in a culturally diverse and busy environment.
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Reception
-answers the telephone, takes messages  and ensures messages are given to brokers and other staff
3 P: k% f1 Y" L. x; Z# q3 u- gives out general information about the Co-op
-checks voice mail, postal mail and e-mail daily and passes on pertinent information
6 t: g9 q6 F! V) R1 _3 L& J  E+ I-greets visitors and responds to their needs
-maintains general office tidiness
Administrative
        -communicates with the brokers on internal decisions and procedures
+ g$ L3 k; L0 v) B) ?) q        - develops and maintains a system for internal forms, files and mail (incoming and outgoing)
        -maintains accurate and up to date computer files and documents
; e* L: V6 h9 `        -ensures all organizations working with the Co-op get updated forms
9 Z/ }$ \6 x2 U0 A. K. G        -ensures all brokers have access to updated forms and templates
        - photocopies materials and information as needed and requested
2 |5 I0 Y: y! L  Z( P9 a        - ensures all current forms are stocked and replenished
Support
! b; V- e+ z2 D  b' Z2 g- assists the Executive Directors, Office Coordinator and mentors in administrative tasks as needed
        - assists the brokers with urgent tasks
        - assists with the ordering and maintaining of office and hostess supplies at the Co-op
        -trouble shoot computer and photocopier breakdowns and call appropriate technical people

Qualifications
        - excellent computer proficiency in main programs
$ n& n# c) t- a! d        - excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in person and on the telephone
        - ability to multitask, work in a busy environment and be very organized
5 i- P( O) J. v        - friendly, warm manner
        -ability to work with a wide variety of personalities; able to work as part of a team
( i! ^0 z. C- |8 H. q, ^' f        -self initiating in getting work completed, asking questions for clarification
- t  D* S) i, ]0 H" t2 y9 I/ s8 H-task oriented
  t5 ~  n( r+ u- understanding and accepting of differences in others, able to see different perspectives and problem-solve  in a team context  
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Please respond with a resume and cover letter to :        The Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op
& |8 @1 E9 N' d                                                        10867 – 97 St.
                                                        Edmonton, AB           T5H 2M6       
                                                        Attn.: Ann Nicolai          Fax: 780-4282748
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                                                        Closing date: October 10 ,2008