Office Assistant (Summer Position)

Job Responsibility: WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

SISIP FINANCIAL

A full suite of financial solutions, tailored to the realities of our Canadian Armed Forces Members and their families, is offered through the SISIP Financial division within CFMWS. In addition to conventional insurance, investment and financial advice products and services, we pride ourselves in delivering preventative financial education and, where required, counselling, to support our members' financial wellbeing. At SISIP, we keep our members at the center of everything we do. Our ultimate target is the right solution at the right time for our members, and our commission-free environment reinforces this. As a social enterprise, the profits we make help fund programs within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community to benefit members and their families.

SISIP Financial services are available to Canadian Armed Forces Members both virtually and in-person. We have 23 offices located in CAF communities across Canada. Our national office is located in Ottawa.

The Role

As the Office Assistant, your primary responsibility is to ensure a welcoming and efficient environment for CAF (Canadian Armed Forces) members and their families. This role encompasses a variety of tasks aimed at facilitating smooth operations and excellent service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High School

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Welcoming CAF members and their families

Offering coffee to the CAF member waiting for their appointment

Managing walk ins, including for mail delivery, contractors, cleaning, water test, water replacement

Informing advisors that their clients have arrived

Assist CAF member to sign forms

Answering phone if needed

Do photocopy

Help with filing

Work on special projects to assist Financial Planners, the Financial Counselor, and the Insurance Representative

Perform clerical duties, as required

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

OTHER INFORMATION

Language Requirement:

French Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Start Date: As soon as possible

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

The selection process will be done virtually.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

Job Reference: CFMWS11125