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Price

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Job Type

Full-time

Benefits Included

Yes

Min. Experience

3 Years

Location

Grande Prairie, T8V 4Z8
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Phone

780-532-2991

Description:

Peace Agencies Ltd. is an independent insurance and financial brokerage with over 25 years of experience designing unique insurance, financial, retirement, estate, and succession planning solutions for individuals, business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs in Alberta and B.C. We focus on meeting client needs through long term relationships built upon ethical and timely practices. For more details, see our website www.peaceagencies.ca.

Peace Agencies Ltd. has an immediate opening for an Office Manager.

The Candidate must have the following attributes:

ØStrong work ethic with a thirst for knowledge and ability to learn quickly

ØFlexible, able to multitask, must prioritize for productivity and efficiency, able to take initiative

ØTeam contributor with a drive for excellence

ØUpbeat, positive, friendly personality

ØPassionate about customer service and making new clients/people feel welcome

ØDiscreet, professional, reliable, excellent communication skills

Duties, include but not limited to:

ØGreet clients upon arrival – show them to meeting rooms, offer refreshments, etc.

ØBook appointments and prepare meeting rooms/files as needed

ØUtilize a multiline telephone system, various office equipment i.e. computer, scanner, fax, printer, postal machine

ØAttend to emails/postal mail/courier deliveries/client requests/staff requirements

ØMeeting minute-taking and preparing agendas for these meetings

ØGeneral office duties: filing, cleaning – including Covid-19 sanitation measures, inventory/ordering supplies, maintenance of office equipment

ØConduct research as requested by advisors and/or Executive Assistant

ØServe as backup for Executive Assistant and administration support for all agents, as needed

ØBookkeeping/Basic accounting

Qualifications:

ØAdministration diploma plus 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience – equivalent experience will be considered.

ØExtremely computer literate with proven proficiency in Office 365 – emphasis on Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

ØGood working knowledge of social media i.e. Websites, Facebook, Skype, Zoom, etc.

ØFamiliar with using office equipment i.e. faxes, photocopiers, printers, scanners, etc.

ØInsurance/financial knowledge an asset but training will be provided

ØSage 50/bookkeeping knowledge is essential

This position begins as part-time, with a short, very intensive training period, leading to full-time with medical benefits available after the 3-month probation period plus room for advancement. Forward a cover letter expressing your interest and pay expectations as well as a resume showing training and experience with work references listed to this email general@peaceagencies.ca or fax to 780-532-2796.

Thank you for your interest; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.