Executive Assistant CC

Who We Are  For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description   Accountabilities:
Administrative
Assists with managing and maintaining the executive director’s schedule, including scheduling travel and conferences, making appointments, and making changes to appointments.
Schedules meetings as directed by the Executive Director, including room bookings, agenda preparation, sending invites, ordering refreshments as necessary.
Gives oversight to the ministry unit’s quality control as it relates to the public engagement and image, and The Salvation Army’s branding.
Organizes and/or participates in the planning of special events as directed by the Executive Director.
Records, transcribes, and distributes minute of designated meetings.
Oversees incoming and outgoing organizational communication, including emails and phone calls from the public, as well as high level internal correspondence.
Reviews and/or summarizes reports, documents and/or presentations as assigned by the Executive Director.
Prepares and edits responses to routine memos, letters, correspondence, presentations, etc.
Collects; inputs; and files documents e.g., meeting minutes, monthly statistical department/program reports; client incident reports/suggestions, etc.
Books meeting rooms within Community Services (Calgary) facilities and the CS(C) vehicle located at the Centre of Hope.
Prepares business cards.
Prepares service recognition certificates.
Collects and stores historical information.
Provides training and coaching as required to the administrative component of the ministry unit.
CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Leadership Team
Divisional/Territorial Headquarters on behalf of the Executive Director
MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY
Reports directly to:
Executive Director
Direct reports for this position:
Administrative Assistant
Financial And Materials Management
Executive level purchases as directed/approved by the Executive Director
Management of purchasing and receipting as directed by the Executive Director
Managing of purchases/receipting of Corporate Visa credit card
Working Conditions
Work typically takes place in an office on the top floor in a men’s residential facility.
Travelling to other Community Services (Calgary) sites within the city, as required
The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Army’s Mission, Vision, and Values, in a professional manner, upholding our code of conduct.
Education, Qualifications And Certifications
Administrative Professional Certificate or equivalent
Police Information Check (PIC) with Vulnerable Sector Search
Child Intervention Check, if working with children or in an environment with children
Advanced Microsoft Office skills with proficiency in Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to learn additional programs/software as required.
Class 5 Drivers License.
Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements
At least three years prior related experience in a senior administrative position
Knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures.
Skills And Capabilities (examples Provided Below)
Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
Demonstrate proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
Highly resourceful team-player,…