Administrative Assistant

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our caring, productive, and dynamic team of professionals. This full-time position will be located at our Signal Hill office with hours of work Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm. To succeed in this role, you have: - 5 years' Administration experience OR a diploma in a related discipline plus 3 years' experience. - Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. - Advanced knowledge of MS Office programs including Publisher. - Typing ability of 50 + WPM. - Knowledge of local community resources and the ability to network with community resources in a positive and effective manner. - Sensitivity and tact in dealing with people under stressful conditions. - Knowledge of the unique challenges of the military lifestyle an asset. - Bilingual (French and English) an asset. The Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre is a small non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve and advocate for the military community and their families; which address the unique challenges of the military family lifestyle and will result in an enhanced quality of life. We offer a positive work environment and a competitive compensation and benefit package (after completion of the probationary period) including an extended Health, Dental, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance program with a RRSP matching program after completion of 1950 hours. Other perks include paid sick leave, paid birthday day off, and professional development opportunities. A copy of the full job description can be found in the careers section on our website at www.esquimaltmfrc.com. Please send us your resume with an accompanying cover letter describing how your experience meets the skills and requirements of the position to mfrc.admin@shawcable.com. The position will remain open until filled. The Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.