Executive Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre,Edmonton
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9 a  Y4 t/ j% fPosition: Executive Assistant / Terms: Full time permanent / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: 03.27.09

Abstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty.

$ M1 W6 }( R- U; c5 u0 QThe 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.

Education/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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4 l$ g; W+ ^# l% q8 Q8 _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.

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.

TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:
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: J2 s% D+ A0 u' iSherry Meyers, Executive Assistant
5 p" u& A+ B0 u% R5 n3 r9 Cc/o Shelley Williams, Executive Director
Bissell Centre, 10527-96 St., NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
Email: smeyers@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.429.7908
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9 F! @% I7 F! PPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.