HOW TO GET THERE
Typical pathway
A common path is to finish secondary school and build strong office, computer, writing, and math skills through high school courses or a postsecondary office administration program. Some people take a college certificate or diploma in office administration, business, or a related field, while others start with entry-level office work and learn on the job. Co-op, volunteer, or summer office experience can help develop filing, data entry, customer service, and record-keeping skills. Requirements can vary by employer, province, and the specific office role.
THE WORK
What you may do
Legacy duties
- Compile, verify, record and process applications, licences, permits, contracts, registrations, requisitions, and other forms and documents in accordance with established procedures and schedules, using computerized and manual processing systems
- Authorize and issue licences, permits, registration papers, reimbursements or other material after requesting documents have been processed and approved
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and order supplies as required
- Prepare reports and presentations and provide information to staff and general public regarding company and program rules, regulations and procedures
- Assist in the co-ordination of administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contracts administration and work schedules
- May be responsible for some accounting tasks
- May organize and co-ordinate flow of work for general office clerks and data entry clerks.
SKILLS TO BUILD
Skills used in this Career
Communication SkillsComputer LiteracyOrganizational Skills