Business Support Officer

How do I qualify?

Administrative and Clerical Skills

• - you have knowledge of electronic and manual file and data management systems
• - you have experience creating, organizing and maintaining filing systems, managing records/archives, inputting and retrieving data, and logging/tracking information
• - you have knowledge of administrative office procedures to prepare correspondence, provide reception and mail services, and arrange meetings

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• - you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and staff
• - you demonstrate tact and courtesy to appropriately respond to enquiries
• - you have written communication skills to prepare routine correspondence

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• - you have demonstrated analytical and evaluation skills to retrieve information, evaluate against pre-set indicators and refer anomalies to senior staff
• - you have sound reasoning and problem-solving skills to determine the nature of inquiries, maintain confidentiality, determine the best way to handle tasks, and make recommendations for the development of processes

Organizational Skills

• - you have strong organizational skills to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• - you can manage schedules and coordinate arrangements for meetings

Computer Skills

• - you are proficient with computer software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) to prepare correspondence, reports and spreadsheets
• - you can operate and perform routine maintenance on standard office equipment

Address:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 659 Exeter Rd, London, West Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad - definitions

Schedule:

3.7

Category:

Administrative and Support Services

Posted on:

Friday, October 18, 2024

Note:
 

• N-MA-221439/24

How to apply:

1. You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers. You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, November 1, 2024 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .