Executive Assistant

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Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local #3550
Learn about us, visit: http://www.alberta.cupe.ca/
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Position: Executive Assistant / Start: A.S.A.P. / Terms: Permanent Position / Salary: Starting @$18 per hour, Permanent Rate $20, annual increases, shared benefits, etc., free parking / Hours: 34 hours a week: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday / Location: Edmonton / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.
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% _. T4 M" Y0 O! R/ y7 _+ qContext - Office management/administrative support to the elected full-time officers and occasional support to elected executive members. Duties cover a variety of topics in which judgment/initiative are required in the research, selection of material & presentation in completion of assignments.
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% J/ }& t; f( R9 C+ r9 y/ QNote: this position requires a high level of reliability, autonomy/confidentiality in day-to-day interactions with union members, labour activists & labour allies.

1 v: V5 L7 Y: {/ w# x. t) KQualifications: A minimum of (5) years office experience; high degree of competence in office practices; proficient in the use of modern office equipment & current computer applications - MS Office 2007 - WORD, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
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Responsible for a variety of communication functions such as: monthly newsletter layout, website/computer software; highly developed administrative skills & a thorough knowledge of business English, grammar, and spelling, plus basic math abilities; must have a proven ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and security.
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PLUS: the ability to recognize problems, do research, assimilate, and organize office/union related tasks; willingness to occasionally work with grace under pressure to meet deadlines; familiarity with the goals/objectives of the labour movement an asset; excellent attendance record, reliability/personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment records and/or references.
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8 B* N; Y7 F+ B1 c& Z" {  O1 tTO APPLY - Submit CV & cover letter in confidence to:

0 i0 ~% j; \* E+ H( W! dTrudy Grebenstein, President CUPE LOCAL 3550
Email: cupe3550@telus.net / Fax: 780.452.1462

& c: p7 q, l. y$ ]3 T& s- Y, R7 a% mPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.