Administrative Assistant

Your Challenge
Reporting to the Manager, the successful candidate will provide efficient and effective administrative support for the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC). The incumbent refers inquiries to appropriate professional and technical staff, provides information/advice to CCMC clients on matters related to the product evaluation process, provides direction to the general public and finalizes reports and listings produced by others. The incumbent is also responsible for greeting visitors at the reception desk.

Screening Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates.

Education
Successful completion of secondary school according to provincial standards.

Experience
Significant experience working in a computerized office environment. Experience in responding to clients both verbally and in writing. Significant experience in working in a multi-tasking environment.

Condition of Employment
Enhanced Reliability Check

Language Requirements
Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC

Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies:
Working knowledge of computer software utilized for purposes of document management. Advanced knowledge of associated software utilized in a computerized administrative environment (MS Word, E-mail). Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with minimum supervision.

Behavioural Competencies:
Client Focus-level 2; Communication-level 2; : Conceptual & Analytical Ability-level 2l Initiative-level 2; : Networking, level 1; Partnering-level 1; Results Orientation – level 2; : Self-knowing and self-development-level 1; Teamwork - level 2.

For this position, NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Management Services

All competency profiles are available at: http://careers-carrieres.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/Careers/jobpost.nsf/Profiles4Externals_E.

Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with NRC's directives.

Salary Range
From $32,268 to $42,782 per annum plus the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 a year.

Closing Date
10/25/2006 (Today)

Notes
Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be established for similar positions.

This position is being advertised internally and externally simultaneously, however first consideration will be given to internal applicants.

To Apply	All applications must be submitted on-line.  Please do not fax or email your applications. By applying over the web, your application becomes available to managers immediately. Applications must be received no later than the closing date. You should also be prepared to attach your résumé into the online application form in one of the following formats: Microsoft Word 2000 or earlier Rich Text Format (RTF) ASCII text As an employer who values diversity in its workforce, we encourage candidates to self-identify as members of the following designated groups: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available to all candidates retained for further assessment. Please review useful instructions before applying online.
To obtain a copy of the job description	Please direct your questions, with the competition number (44-06-31) to: IRC HR Team / Équipe RH de IRC E-mail: hrb.irccomp.int@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Telephone: (613) 993-9504