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Administrative Assistant (Winnipeg, MB, CA) @ The Canada Life Assurance Company

Winnipeg, MB, CAOnsiteFull-time
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<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Permanent Full Time </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:white">-</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">We are looking for an <strong>Administrative Assistant</strong> to join us in our Winnipeg Office. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">The Administrative Support Assistant is responsible for administrative duties for the Disability Management Services Office (DMSO).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What you will do</strong> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Paying Invoice, manage incoming inquiries received on the department inbox.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Open, sort and prepare incoming mail.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Scan mail into the document imaging system and set tasks for team members to review and handle the mail.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Create and mail correspondence to employees, clients, and service providers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Maintain employee and client information in Canada Life systems, including entering or updating banking information, updating employee and client contact information, and entering invoice data for payment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Investigate mail that has been returned to sender and resend the mail as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Manage the distribution of files requested from the Records Centre</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Other administrative duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What you will bring</strong> </span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Completion of high school or equivalent</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Strong keyboarding (50 wpm) and data entry skills required.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Excellent customer service skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Well developed organizational, time management and prioritization skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Excellent communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Well-developed problem-solving skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/security-requirements-contracting/personnel-security-screening/processes/reliability-status-request.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Government of Canada</a> website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life. </span></li> </ul><p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:white">-</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">The base salary for this position is between <strong>$34,900 - $47,200 </strong>annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Grow with Canada Life</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country. </em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!</em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>What we offer</strong>: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Career Development</strong>: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Health &amp; Wellness:</strong> Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Time Off:</strong> In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Financial Security:</strong> Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. </span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Rewards and Recognition: </strong>Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!<strong> </strong> </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:dimgray"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong>Emphasis on Community</strong>: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">Learn more about <a style="color:dimgray" href="https://www.canadalife.com/about-us.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada Life</a>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><em>We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact </em><a style="color:dimgray" href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>[email protected]</em></a><em>. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.</em> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray"><strong><em>Canada Life</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong><em>would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted</em></strong>. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:dimgray">#LI-Hybrid </span></p>

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