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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Administrative Assistant
Organization: Canadian Business for Social Responsibility http://www.cbsr.ca
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Term: 30 hours/week
Start Date: Immediately

Our Mission
Founded in 1995, CBSR provides thought leadership and candid
counsel to our members as they formulate powerful decisions
and actions that improve business performance and contribute
to a better world. We are passionate about our work in
corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the work that
we do with our members.

CBSR's work style and culture
At CBSR, we pride ourselves on continuously building a
vibrant and results oriented culture in which our team
members can thrive. We are a small, energetic, and nimble
organization, efficient with our resources and highly
effective in the work we undertake. In order to achieve
this culture, we seek team members that are:
* Collaborative when appropriate, and able to work
independently as needed
* Self-motivated and able to balance multiple priorities and
tasks
* Effective time managers who are able to meet deadlines and
manage multiple priorities
* Creative problem-solvers, focused on solutions
* Professional, and committed to producing only the highest
quality products and services for our members

Position Description

Reporting to the Office & HR Manager, the Administrative
Assistant is responsible for providing reception,
administrative and clerical support. This position is ideal
for someone with an administrative background who is looking
to use their skills with a non for profit organization.
Their work will contribute to an efficient and effective
work environment. The Administrative Assistant will:
* Assistance and support to management, Financial
Administrator and staff
* Provide HR support as needed
* Provide non-technical IT support
* Administrative support to Vancouver and Calgary team
* General office duties: phone, mail, fax, courier and
correspondence
* Assist with travel arrangements
* Assist with the formatting and development of documents and
presentations
* Assist with meeting, conference and event planning and
scheduling

Minimum Requirements

This position requires administrative support experience.
The candidate will ideally have 3 years experience in an
administrative support role and be organized and detailed
oriented. The Administrative Assistant will be part of a fun
and friendly team striving to make a difference.

Skills:
This position requires the following skills and abilities:
* Fluency in English, written and oral, is a must
* Good knowledge of word processing, personal computer, and
database programs (MS Office Suite) and the internet;
* Ability to perform assigned responsibilities under minimal
supervision
* Ability to use good judgment, handle competing priorities
and meet deadlines
* Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, procedures
and office equipment;
* Strong administrative, interpersonal and organizational
skills;
* Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters and
use discretion;

Promoting Diversity
CBSR is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a
diverse workforce. We actively seek to recruit people with
diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives reflecting
the full diversity of our economy and society.

Compensation
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with skill,
knowledge and experience level and the constraints of a
non-profit business organization with a bonus and excellent
benefits program in place.
To Contact us

Please electronically mail your cover letter and resume
by October 23, 2009 to:
info@cbsr.ca
Attn: Azar Pourian
Please ensure you include 'Administrative Assistant' in
the subject line of your email.

No phone calls, e-mail response only please. Please note
only those applicants selected for an interview will be
contacted. To learn more about CBSR, please visit our
website at http://www.cbsr.ca. Let us know how you heard
about the position.

When applying, please indicate that you saw this posting at
GoodWorkCanada.ca.