The Town of Wadena is seeking an Office Assistant I to join our Administration team.  

Position Title:  Office Assistant I

Position Type:  Part-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer

Wage: in accordance with C.U.P.E. Local #4335’s Collective Agreement, full benefits package

Posting close: July 9, 2017 midnight

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Customer service experience of a minimum of 1 year;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preference:

• Certificate in Office Administration;
• Previous office administration experience of a minimum of 1 year;
• Commissioner of Oaths;
• Proficiency in Munisoft and accounting experience;
• A positive attitude along with strong work ethic;
• The ability to take direction and work well in both a team and independently; and
• The ability to work with the public and positively represent the Town of Wadena.

Duties included, but not limited to:

• Telephone and front-desk reception.
• Receive payments at counter; cash-handling; assist with on-line payments.
• Receiving, tracking, and assisting with follow-up relating to customer enquiries.
• Departmental and committee support including financial reports, filing, membership or license processing, and gathering information.
• Hardcopy and electronic records management including filing, records retention scheduling, and coordinating archiving of records of historical significance.
• Assist as required with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, utility billing, assessment notices, tax notices, bank deposits, bank reconciliation, month end, mail, council meeting preparation, and office opening and closing.
• Handle confidential information in a professional manner.
• Serve on occupational health and safety committee as required.
• Support the Chief Administrative Officer as required.

Please submit applications to Cheryl Harmsworth, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, either by email wadadmin@sasktel.net or to Box 730, Wadena, SK, S0A 4J0.  For further information about this position please call 306-338-2145.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in working for the Town of Wadena.