3 MONTH CONTRACT WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION TO FULL TIME! Our client in Burlington is hiring a Senior Administrative Assistant to perform various administrative and reception duties. This is a mid level position suited for experienced candidates. Hours: 9am-5pm Pay: $25-28/hr Job duties Include: -Providing assistance to executives, including managing/maintaining schedules. managing travel arrangements, submitting expense reports etc - Preparing reports, memos, letters, statements, presentations etc using Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint and Excel are a MUST!) - Coordinating catering for luncheons and all other meetings - Recording minutes and compiling, transcribing and distributing minutes to necessary parties - Be first point of contact in the office, greeting visitors or callers and responding to inquiries/directing them to appropriate persons - Ordering supplies, reading/distributing incoming/outgoing mail and answering routine letters, etc - Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures, and providing clerical support to other departments Required Skills: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with diplomacy and professionalism - Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail - Knowledge of operating general office equipment - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel with ability to learn new or updated software - Must have a post-secondary degree/diploma in Office Administration or similar Accommodations are available upon request for all individuals with disabilities taking part in the recruitment and selection process.