Administrative Officers

About This Job
This group also includes administrative officers who are supervisors
 * Oversee and implement administrative procedures
 * Establish work priorities
 * Conduct analyses of administrative operations
 * Co-ordinate acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services
 * Are employed throughout the public and private sectors

Annual median salary
$48,761

Hourly rate

 * High: $33.00/hr
 * Median: $23.38/hr
 * Low: $15.00/hr

Administrative officers

 * oversee and co-ordinate office administrative procedures and review, evaluate and implement new procedures
 * establish work priorities, delegate work to office support staff, and ensure deadlines are met and procedures are followed
 * carry out administrative activities associated with admissions to post-secondary educational institutions
 * administer policies and procedures related to the release of records in processing requests under government access to information and privacy legislation
 * co-ordinate and plan for office services, such as accommodation, revocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
 * conduct analyses and oversee administrative operations related to budgeting, contracting and project planning and management processes
 * assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
 * assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence
 * may supervise records management technicians and related staff.

Work Environment
Administrative officers are often expected to manage numerous projects at any given time, while working in a busy, noisy environment. Workers may be interrupted frequently to meet requests from staff, management and the public.

Education, training & qualifications
Since the tasks and duties of an administrative officer vary greatly depending on the employer, necessary education, training and qualifications also vary. At a minimum, completion of secondary school is necessary. Other professional requirements may include:
 * A university degree or college diploma in business or public administration, possibly including programs such as accounting, business administration or technology
 * Experience in a senior clerical or executive secretarial position related to office administration
 * Accounting and financial skills, as well as experience with office-related software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with databases
 * The ability to easily adapt to new software programs through professional development courses or self-study
 * Project management certification may be required by some employers.
 * Completion of secondary school is required.

Skills

 * Clerical Ability
 * Numerical Ability
 * Detail-Oriented
 * Finger Dexterity