Executive Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre,Edmonton
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Position: 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.

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.
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' U' J. Q- f& tEducation/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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/ ]6 m. v9 }8 P: n! o/ s( T0 MSkills & 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.
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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.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:
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Sherry Meyers, Executive Assistant
c/o Shelley Williams, Executive Director
5 t5 I# |3 q% c/ f7 aBissell Centre, 10527-96 St., NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
9 i% B- J& k3 l( V& g% D" w+ ]Email: smeyers@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.429.7908

PS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.