administrative assistant
Coordinate the flow of information and daily operations within a retail/wholesale environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, handling correspondence, maintaining digital databases, and providing customer service.
- On-site
- Salmon Arm, BC
- Posted Aug 25, 2026
- Apply by Sep 24, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Administrative assistant and secretarial science, general Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre Responsibilities Tasks Coordinate the flow of information within the team Direct and control daily operations Open and distribute mail and other materials Establish and implement policies and procedures Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences Schedule and confirm appointments Manage contracts Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages Answer electronic enquiries Compile data, statistics and other information Oversee the preparation of reports Order office supplies and maintain inventory Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents Perform data entry Provide customer service Maintain and manage digital database Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Word Electronic scheduler Adobe Photoshop Accounting software Electronic mail Point of sale system Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Personal suitability Ability to multitask Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Organized Team player Client focus Reliability Adaptability Accountability Efficiency Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Support for youths Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
What you’ll do
Coordinate the flow of information and daily operations within a retail/wholesale environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, handling correspondence, maintaining digital databases, and providing customer service.
Requirements
Requires a non-university certificate or diploma in administrative assistant and secretarial science with 1 to 2 years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office and various administrative software is essential.
Benefits
• Mentorship Programs • On-the-job Training • Coaching • Networking Opportunities
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- Data entryPreferred
- Inventory managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Adobe Photoshop
- Accounting Software
- Point Of Sale System
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Minute Taking
- Inventory Management
- Digital Database Management
- Proofreading
- Electronic Mail
- Electronic Scheduler
- Information Filing
Job areas
- Administrative
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 24, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level