Skills Administrative Officer near Vancouver (BC)

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

• Oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
• Assist in the preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Co-ordinate and plan for office services such as accommodation, relocation, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
• Carry out administrative activities of establishment
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Review, evaluate and implement new administrative procedures

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

• Co-ordinating and Organizing
  • Organizing and co-ordinating the activities of groups and individuals to align their activities with organizational objectives.
• Allocating and Controlling Resources
  • Determining the distribution of people, assets, materials or capital to accomplish organizational goals and putting in place financial and administrative controls.
• Supervising
  • Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

• Planning
  • Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
• Projecting Outcomes
  • Estimating the results of an action or a series of actions.
• Analyzing Information
  • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.

Information Handling

Creating and using systems for the storage and retrieval of knowledge and data.

• Managing Information
  • Setting up manual or electronic systems for controlling, selecting, organizing, retrieving, distributing and safeguarding information.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

• Business Administration
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing businesses.
• Clerical
  • Knowledge of office administrative and clerical practices and procedures.

Law and Public Safety

Knowledge related to the provision and enforcement of laws and regulations that safeguard the effective functioning of a democratic society.

• Law, Government, and Jurisprudence
  • Knowledge of the legal system, laws, legal codes, court procedures and precedents, and of government regulations, executive orders and the functioning of government.