Ministry of Colleges and Universities Looking for MAIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT at Thunder Bay, ON Full Time

We are in need of a few energetic administrative professional with a high degree of initiative to provide a wide range of mail and administrative support services to the Ontario Student Assistant (OSAP) program for the Student Financial Assistance Branch, Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Please Note:

• These 2 positions are recurring seasonal contracts working 10 months with a hiatus period

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What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• process incoming correspondence and applications forms for completeness
• process outgoing mail, run print jobs, insert and sort documents, and oversee the preparation of shipment through courier
• maintain paper and electronic files and retention schedules and make all preparation for off-site storage
• oversee mailroom operations including production counts, monitoring stock and ensuring databases are up-to date
• operate mail processing equipment (i.e. scanners, inserters, mail and shipping machines etc.) and perform routine equipment maintenance
• order, receive and reconcile office supply purchases and track IT assets/records
• work harmoniously in a team environment

How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge:You have:

• the ability to understand and follow strict Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) procedures, policies and guidelines to review the accuracy of applications, information, forms and to make changes to students’ account
• experience carrying out electronic/hard copy file management to index and store files and label, box and store files according to established records retention schedules

Mail Knowledge and Skills:You have:

• knowledge of relevant Canada Post regulations such as requirements for designation of mail into classes to ensure correct postage is affixed
• knowledge of mailing procedures such as weighing and metering mail, logging registered mail, in order to provide accurate processing
• knowledge of mail identification and sorting to sort incoming mail into delivery locations and sort outgoing mail by classes and by destination
• experience with waybills/manifests and can accurately carryout courier shipments

Computer Operation and Scanning Knowledge:You have:

• well developed computer skills to quickly adapt to the OSAP Administrative System to locate/find information, forms, applications, complete data entry for student files in person or by phone
• knowledge of personal computer operations and scanning software and equipment to scan documents and check quality of documents produced
• ability to acquire knowledge of branch protocols to carry out scanning function, indexing and to sort and collate documents/create cases

Reasoning, Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:You have:

• a high degree of initiative to direct incoming mail, return misdirected mail, confirm addresses, and follow up on orders and lost shipments/mail
• the ability to exercise diligence and care when processing applications and forms and determine the relevance, accuracy, completeness and consistency with the program regulations

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You are genuinely courteous and have well developed interpersonal skills to work harmoniously in a team environment
• You can communicate information politely in a factual manner
• You have demonstrated ability to work with a diverse public people ministry staff in person or by phone when providing factual information

Additional Information:Address:
2 Temporary – Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 189 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule: 3.7

Category: Administrative and Support Services

Posted on: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Note:
N-TU-186130/22(2)