Office assistant

Anticipated Start Date: 2010/07/05

Location: Cambridge, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of high school, Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training


Experience: Experience an asset


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Work Setting: Private sector


Business Equipment and Computer Applications: Windows, General office equipment, Electronic mail, Electronic scheduler, Data analysis software, Internet browser


Typing (Words Per Minute): 0 - 40 wpm


Technical Terminology: Financial


Area of Specialization: Reports, Forms and records, Invoices, Contracts, Correspondence


Specific Skills: Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents, Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries, Maintain and prepare reports from manual or electronic files, inventories, mailing lists and databases, Sort, process and verify applications, receipts and other documents, Send and receive messages, Compile data, statistics and other information, Provide general information to clients and the public, Photocopy and collate documents for distribution, mailing and filing


Security and Safety: Basic security clearance


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Sitting for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling


Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Public transportation is available


Work Location Information: Work from home, Urban area


Other Languages: Portuguese


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Employer: Dumfries Mutual Insurance Company

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


By E-mail: don@dumfriesmutual.com
Business Profile: General Insurance

Web Site: http://www.dumfriesmutual.com