Job Description

• or equivalent experience

Work Setting

• Business

Tasks

• Determine method of shipment
• Schedule distribution of goods
• Schedule transportation conveyances
• Prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents
• Maintain internal record-keeping system
• Record shortages and reject damaged goods
• Route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Determine and establish office procedures and routines
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Answer electronic enquiries
• Compile data, statistics and other information
• Document and prepare invoices and work orders
• Order office supplies and maintain inventory
• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information
• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Access
• Accounting software
• MS Office
• Google Docs

Area of Specialization

• Reports and records
• Invoices
• Correspondence
• Contracts

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Tight deadlines

Own Tools/Equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is your current field of study?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week