APEGS is seeking an experienced administrative professional to join the Professional Standards Department. As an Administrative Assistant, you will support our registrants by assisting with inquiries, applications, renewals, and updates to records. You may also, depending on the departments workload, assist the team with the compliance processes. You can expect to contribute to the professional reputation of APEGS by maintaining accurate member files, preparing communications, and providing administrative support that is often relied on by applicants, registrants, and volunteer committee members.
You will be responsible for documenting and following procedures related to your assigned area of work. These documented procedures are important as they support job rotation, reassignment, and cross-training, ensuring business needs are met and creating opportunities for ongoing learning and development within the team.
Qualifications
- Completion of an Office Administration or Business Administration Certificate or Diploma from a reputable post-secondary institution
- Minimum of 1-2 year related experience in a professional office environment
- Professional communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; able to work independently and collaboratively with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Demonstrated judgment in identifying issues, escalating when needed, and suggesting improvements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and database systems is required; experience with MS SharePoint and Teams is an asset.
- Skilled in developing and customizing templates, organizing, scheduling, and preparing virtual, in-person, and hybrid meetings.
- Commitment to continuous learning in a dynamic and changing work environment.