Communications Assistant

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Qualifications

High school graduation and one year of post-secondary education including courses in communications, web-content management, word processing, proofreading/editing and office practices. 4 years of related experience.

• 60 wpm keyboarding skill with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use web-authoring applications (such as Dreamweaver) at an intermediate level.
• Ability to use image editing applications (such as Photoshop) at a basic level.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications at an intermediate level.
• Ability to use online survey tools (i.e. SurveyMonkey, Sharepoint) at a basic level.
• Excellent research skills.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Ability to compile information and to prepare draft documents for approval.
• Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with high volume of work.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Ability to proofread and edit written materials.
• Good knowledge and ability to use Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends if required.
  

For external candidates, the starting salary is the first step of the salary range.