Administrative Officer

Administrative officers oversee and implement administrative procedures, establish work priorities and co-ordinate the acquisition of administrative services such as office space, supplies and security services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors. 

Possible Titles:

access to information and privacy officer
administrative officer
administrative services co-ordinator
co-ordinator, office services
forms management officer
liaison officer
office administrator
office manager
planning officer
records analyst - access to information
requirements officer - military
surplus assets officer
university admissions officer

Responsibilities:

Administrative Officers can perform some or all of the following duties:

• 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, relocations, equipment, supplies, forms, disposal of assets, parking, maintenance and security services
• Assist in preparation of operating budget and maintain inventory and budgetary controls
• Assemble data and prepare periodic and special reports, manuals and correspondence. 

Employment Requirments:

Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

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