Job Description

About Us
Venture Niagara Community Futures Development Corporation is a Thorold, Ontario, based

not-for-profit corporation guided by a volunteer Board of Directors. We provide business financing, business advisory services and deliver community economic development projects throughout the Niagara region.

The corporation is a Living Wage Employer and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in our workplace.

Position Requirements
Administrative Assistant diploma, or equivalent, demonstrated workplace experience.
Demonstrated computer skills and experience in the use of MS Office including Excel, Word and Teams.

Use of our customized CRM system \xe2\x80\x9cFern/Faasbank\xe2\x80\x9d which tracks financing details for loans and customer interactions on a daily basis. Training will be provided, and a user guide is available inside the software to help with proficiency.

Familiarity with Quickbooks.

Experience in workplace banking functions including electronic fund transactions, Docusign etc.

Proven planning, organization and time-management capabilities.
A valid G Driver\'s license is an asset.

Excellent oral and written communication skills (English & French) preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Administrative support to the General Manager and office team members (Loans Officer, Financial Reporting Officer, Business Development Manager) as required.

Carry out administrative duties to include, but not limited to typing; data entry and database management; schedule committee meetings and record meeting minutes; file management, records management; mailing.

Daily banking functions including the preparation of electronic fund transfers for loans and bill payment.

Reception duties, including but not limited to, answering and prioritizing phone calls and email.

Main point of contact for incoming and outgoing deliveries, incoming/outgoing mail, parcels, courier services.
Office purchasing, maintaining adequate office supplies and equipment inventory and ensure that the photocopy area and the staff kitchen is organized and cleaned up when required

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and current resume in confidence, no later than Friday, July 21, 2023 to frankr@ventureniagara.com

Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will start as soon as the successful candidate is identified.

This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Ce service d\'Emploi Ontario est financ\xc3\xa9 en partie par le Gouvernement du Canada.

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