Post Date: 01/27/2010

Employer: Weston Road and Finch area, Mississauga

Position: Administrative Assistant to the President

Description:
A progressive company is looking for a candidate with strong administrative skills to the position of Assistant to the President. The company is located at Weston Road and Finch area, Mississauga.

Job role:
• Provide exceptional administrative and ongoing support to the President
• Schedule appointments: organize and coordinate meetings and prepare the relevant minutes; prepare correspondence; distribute communications; proactive follow-up on outstanding items
• Screen requests for executive time to determine priority level, including visitors, phone calls and incoming mail Handle employee/customer requests and concerns with tact and diplomacy
• Create and maintain confidential filing systems and up-to date contact information
Draft, proofread and edit documents/business proposals/business contract; liaise with individuals to obtain information and accuracy
• Coordinate and follow-up on travel arrangements
• Create and produce reports as required
• Coordinate corporate events and social agendas
• Manage ad-hoc projects as required
• Assist with organizing company events such as concerts, parties etc.

Skills Required:
• Exceptional and professional written and verbal English, as well as Cantonese and Mandarin
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative
• Multi-tasking capabilities, strong sense of urgency
• Self-motivated; ability to work and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Proactive, mature and pleasant disposition with the ability to relate to anyone
• Humble, personable, compassionate, and maintains composure at all times
• Advanced computer skills - Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook, internet and general office equipment
Qualifications:
• English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Graduate preferably with Administrative Diplomas or Certificate
• 3-5 years administrative experience to senior level manager and customer service/public relations experience in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Legal secretarial background will be an asset.


Please send your resume and cover letter quoting the above job title in the subject line to:
alice@chineseprofessionals.ca.

Career Service Center (CSC) at CPAC will provide one-on-one counselling service to those applicants who are close to meeting the requirement. We will help you customize your cover letter and résumé, prepare you for the interview, and lead you through the job application process step by step.