Administrative Assistant

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Administrative Assistant

Medical Aid Unit

Edmonton, Alberta

Temporary, Long-Term, Full-Time

Why WCB-Alberta?

We are a team that cares. Over 2,000 people, in four offices located in Edmonton and Calgary, each with unique skill, expertise and perspective that supports our core areas of business. Regardless of specialty, we are a team connected by a shared purpose and value.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province's Workers' Compensation Act, we come to work each day committed to over two million workers and over 170,000 Alberta employers. We are inspired by making a positive impact on the lives and businesses that have been impacted by workplace injuries.

We're looking for an administrative assistant for our Medical Aid team. In this role you must provide timely and efficient administrative support to our Medical Aid team. You must have both technical and interpersonal skills including Microsoft Office (Excel), typing, teamwork, customer service and communication.

Considered candidates will undergo computer skill testing, including a Microsoft Excel assessment.

To be an Administrative Assistant at WCB-Alberta, you need to be an enthusiastic team player who takes initiative, thinks strategically, and can manage conflict.

Your Administrative Assistant responsibilities:

• Collect, calculate and report statistics: Produce daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reports; maintain statistical Excel database.
• Coordinate and perform clerical functions: Organize, schedule and transcribe team meetings, including make reservations, arrange materials and distribute information; and process complex memos, letters, file updates, monthly and ad-hoc reports, statistics, etc.

• Provide technical support: Maintain office supply levels; monitor condition of office machines; and troubleshoot for minor equipment or software package challenges.

Your experience and skills:

• Minimum of high school diploma supplemented with administration certificate or administration courses.
• 2 years related experience.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
• Minimum typing performance of 50 WPM.

Assets:

• Experience with medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service and collaborative focus.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable, adaptable to change, with strong time management skills.

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from home and physical office) that foster a healthy work-life balance. You'll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook, available on our website.

Salary: Pay Grade 5 $46,924 to $52,131 per annum

This position is temporary for a period of up to 6 months. Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: November 20, 2024

Closing Date: November 27, 2024