Executive Assistant

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre,Edmonton
Learn about our work online: www.bissellcentre.org
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2 K+ |" D3 @  {) O4 r  R; l3 dPosition: Executive Assistant / Terms: Full time permanent / Salary: commensurate with education & experience / Closing Date: 03.27.09
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5 T( P" K; v% _& h/ O6 i8 {7 x2 E! jAbstract: Bissell Centre is a nonprofit community resource centre providing support to people living in poverty.
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" \, N9 `" A% k* ]0 w2 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.
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' d  U) H3 u' R$ p+ JEducation/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.

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.
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  }& F  ~# C1 {2 y- k# g! YTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter to:
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Sherry Meyers, Executive Assistant
c/o Shelley Williams, Executive Director
  Q/ X  u; |0 e+ _0 f, xBissell Centre, 10527-96 St., NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2H6
8 n1 [$ r  Z0 t" |' N5 qEmail: smeyers@bissellcentre.org / Fax: 780.429.7908

- j- b0 P0 D* G0 r8 yPS. Thank you. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.