OFERTA DE EMPLEO - NATIONAL GALLERY CANADA

Posting date: October 24, 2006

The National Gallery of Canada has a mandate dedicated to sharing a national collection of works of art with Canadians and with visitors from around the world. The Gallery’s mission is to further the knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art by all Canadians. Presently, the National Gallery of Canada has an employment opportunity for an:

Administrative Assistant

Indeterminate appointment.

Full time 37.5 hours / week.

Level 4 - Salary range: from $39,110 to $47,168 per annum.

Unionized position – P.S.A.C.

Reference number: 06-OC-043

Your Challenge:

The Public Affairs Department is currently looking for a dynamic individual who will assume the administrative support at an executive level to the Director of Public Affairs. You will work on various projects related to public affairs as well as organizing the Department’s activities. You will coordinate committee meetings, prepare briefing material and take minutes. You will also facilitate communications between the Director and her Department, and other departments. You will provide administrative, and project research, maintain a filing system and budget management support to the Director, and perform other related duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

As the ideal candidate you have a post-secondary secretarial or administrative diploma or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Extensive recent work experience in administrative assistance at an executive level. Experience in communications or a public relations environment. You must work well under pressure and without supervision. Tact and discretion are essential. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, strong writing skills, strong time management and excellent organizational skills. The individual should be self-motivated, flexible, acts with discretion and confidentiality, customer oriented and team player. Demonstrated proficiency in the use office productivity software such as Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/COMMENTS:

Knowledge of both English and French is essential (CCC/CCC).

Condition of employment: Enhanced reliability check.

All of the above form the normal requirements of the position.

The Gallery is committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified people, including Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

Deadline: Please submit a résumé no later than November 6, 2006 to:

Lynne Perron

Human Resources Advisor

National Gallery of Canada

380 Sussex Drive

P.O.Box 427 Station A

Ottawa, ON

K1N 9N4

Fax: 613-990-2756

competition@gallery.ca