
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job Description
ADMINISTRATIVE The Administrative Assistant works closely with the ASSISTANT Leadership Team at the Castlegar and District Community Complex (CDRD). The Administrative Assistant provides Part-Time, 1-Year Term administrative support within the confidential Management (Average 20 hours per week) environment of the CDRD and works cohesively and cooperatively with other CDRD and RDCK staff to support
operational and strategic initiatives. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is
inviting applications for the technical position of
The Administrative Assistant should be a skilled Administrative Assistant at the Castlegar & District
administrative professional and an efficient and effective Community Complex.
communicator. They must develop effective working
Employees at the Castlegar & District Community relationships with local community members, elected
Complex have the opportunity to be a part of a great officials and colleagues and provide exemplary customer
team of people and can feel proud to be an integral service. The employee must exhibit a high degree of tact,
part of the success of this important community discretion, diplomacy, good judgement and be able to
facility. maintain the utmost confidentiality.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS What to expect: AND ABILITIES: This is a part-time position working with the team at the
Diploma in Office Administration or an acceptable Castlegar & District Community Complex and will be for a
equivalent combination of education and experience term of approximately 1 year. However, the RDCK anticipates further opportunities, which may include
Three years’ experience in an administrative role in a permanent positions, becoming available within the CDRD
fast paced team environment. Experience working with in the near future. Applicants to this posting will be added
boards and commissions would be considered an asset to an eligibility list which may be used to fill upcoming
Experience working with accounts payable/receivables postings.
Training and experience in a computerized work environment using Microsoft Office Suite The successful candidate will work an average of 20 hours
Standard First Aid with CPR-C per week over the course of the term, typically scheduled Valid B.C. Driver’s License and safe driving record over three or four days per week. Satisfactory Criminal Record Check Part of this role includes supporting Recreation REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Commission meetings, so occasional evening shifts will be INCLUDE: a requirement (typically once or twice per month).
Proven ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality Applicants should be flexible and able to adjust their
and an ability to act with a high degree of diplomacy, schedules to meet the demands of the operation. We are
tact and professionalism. willing to work with the right candidate to ensure this arrangement benefits them as well, and results in a
Proven ability to provide a superior level of customer healthy work/life balance.
service. Proven organizational skills highlighting attention to More Information and How To Apply: detail.
This posting, along with a detailed job description Proven ability to prioritize, while working under outlining the complete required qualifications and the
pressure and time constraints. variety of roles and responsibilities included in this role, Proven ability to type with speed and accuracy can be found on our website at www.rdck.ca/jobs. Excellent communication skills, including professional
written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels To apply please complete our online form that can be of the organization. found here: Employment Application.
Experience and confidence working with Microsoft
Office products. Applications submitted in the form of a resume and cover
Adaptability and flexibility to meet changing priorities letter will be accepted until 8am on Tuesday, June 14,
and deadlines, and a willingness to learn and adapt to 2022.