Maritime Awards Society of Canada

Office Administrator
Non-Academic Admin/SG6
Ocean Networks Canada Society
$43,274.00  – $48,704.00  per annum plus performance range

Reporting to the President/CEO of Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), the Office Administrator will take a leadership role in managing the operations of ONC’s central office.

In particular, the Administrator will provide communications with internal and external partners and manage interactions with media and funding agencies; provide administrative support to the President/CEO; oversee logistics for ONC’s conferences, meetings and events; administer reports, including background research and document preparation; control operational expenditures and take lead responsibility for administering core budget; manage day-to-day office operations including assisting in the supervision of staff, directing work-flow and managing informational systems. The Administrator will also contribute to strategic discussions and operational planning.

The successful candidate will have a degree in science or related field and substantial (at least 5 years) of related experience in business management, including facilities management, handling human resources issues and financial administration; or have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. The Office Administrator needs to have a keen interest in and at least general understanding of ocean research. An aptitude for strategic thinking and strategic communications will be considered a major asset. High level oral and written communication skills are essential coupled with confidence in interacting with senior level staff and officers within UVic and in a broad range of external public and private sector agencies. The Administrator will handle highly confidential material and share the confidence of the President. The highest standards of personal integrity, honesty and respect are paramount.

This posting is open until 4:30 pm, November 24, 2009