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ADS Level 5 - Administrative Assistant - Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College (Grant Funded)

Competition Number:
09E18
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biomedical Sciences - Atlantic Veterinary College
Position:
ADS Level 5 - Administrative Assistant
Contract:
Part-Time Term Position (Grant Funded)
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week 
Salary:
$48,311 to $53,166 per annum, prorated to time and term as per CUPE 1870 (Grant Funded)
Term:

As soon as possible – February 2019 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements) 

The successful candidate will assist the principle investigator (Dr. Russ Kerr) with financial management and human resource activities. The Administrative Assistant will perform several duties in support of the research activities of the laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining laboratory budgets and accounts
• Liaising  with UPEI Accounting department and Human Resources office
• Procuring laboratory equipment and supplies
• Reconciling credit card statements
• Coordinating UPEI Scientific Diving Activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 graduation plus completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a related area
• A minimum of two (2) years related work experience
• Excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills
• Accounting skills, including use of Excel spreadsheets
• Familiarity with UPEI’s accounting system
• Capacity to manage schedules, monitor budgets, procurement, record-keeping, planning and reporting requirements

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr). Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.