Administrative Assistant
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Job Description
Administrative Assistant
Grain Farmers of Ontario is lookingfor a friendly self-motivated individual to join our Administration team as AdministrativeAssistant. Our ideal candidate is organized has experience supporting meeting/eventlogistics is committed to accuracy and has a positive supportive approach. Ifyou are a team player who enjoys contributing to a supportive and professionalworkplace we invite you to apply for this opportunity!
The Role
TheAdministrative Assistant plays an important role in supporting the organizationthrough the efficient and effective execution of administrative tasks. Theywill support the Manager Administration with general administrative workprovide assistance to all departments and execute administrative tasks for theHR function.
Yourday-to-day
Assistdepartments with event planning and execution by providing administrativesupport with invitations arranging travel handlingphone communications assisting with event preparation andproviding onsite support to ensure smooth execution
Performs other duties as required
What you will Bring
Education & Experience
Collegediploma or certificate in office administration or related field.
- 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant required
- Experience coordinating meeting/event logistics
- Experience interacting with boards of directors and knowledge of Roberts Rules is considered an asset
Experience in the Ontario Agricultural industryis considered an asset
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Accurate typingskills and a proven ability to accurately record meeting minutes and maintainmeeting documentation
Knowledge and comfort working with different types of technologyand digital platforms
Ability to communicate in a clearprofessional manner in both verbal and written formats
Basic Knowledge of Office equipment including Printers copiersscanners postage machines etc.
Detail-oriented with acommitment to accuracy and quality
Demonstrates a high level of discretionand professionalism in handling sensitive information ensuring strictconfidentiality
Collaborative mindsetand willingness to work independently and as part of a team
Proficiencywith MS Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint etc.)
Soundjudgment critical thinking and integrity in all actions
Whatwe offer
GrainFarmers of Ontario is a team of passionate hardworking people focused on usingteamwork and collaboration to bring the greatest value to our offer Competitive salary and a robust benefit package including medicaldental life insurance and a pension program with employer contributions. Allstaff receive 10 sick days per year 5 of which are paid and a minimum of 3weeks vacation to start. We value supporting our team members to reach theirfull potential by offering every employee the opportunity for learning anddevelopment through our development focused performance management system. Wealso like to have a little fun! We have an active social committee providingfun and interesting social events.
Grain Farmers of Ontario is the provinces largest commodityorganization representing Ontarios 28000 barley corn oat soybean andwheat farmers. The crops they grow cover 6 million acres of farm land acrossthe province result in over $27 billion in economic output and are responsiblefor over 92000 jobs in the province.
Grain Farmers of Ontariois an organization that values teamwork honestyintegrity kindness and work ethic. We pride ourselves on our team atmosphereand we all work together to create a business atmosphere that allowsfor the highest returns for our farmer-members.
Submissions must be in the form of aresume with an accompanying cover letter detailing your experience andqualifications related to the position. Applicationswithout a cover letter listing detailed information regarding relevantqualifications and experience will be deemed incomplete and will not beconsidered.
Location: Guelph ON
Hours of work: Full-Time Permanent (35 hours/week)
Grain Farmers of Ontario iscommitted to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor toaccommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiringprocess. If you require accommodation during the hiring process pleasereach out to Human Resources at
All resume information isreceived in confidence. While we appreciate and thank all applicants we willonly directly contact those candidates selected for an interview.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
