March 8, 2006 – Application Deadline: March 15, 2006 Starting Date: April 3, 2006

Position: Receptionist / Office Assistant

Type of Position:
Full Time – Employee

Receptionist / Office Assistant
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.

The COC is seeking a dynamic individual to join its Toronto office. The successful candidate will be bilingual (English/French) and will possess excellent interpersonal / communication skills, a pleasant and professional telephone manner, and be able to thrive in a fast paced work environment. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are a must. Preference will be given to candidates who have a background in high performance sport.

Core Responsibilities and Priorities:
• Reception – answer all incoming calls, meet and greet all visitors
• handle incoming and outgoing mail and couriers
• routine drafting of correspondence as requested
• minor translation and proofreading
• provide administrative support to Director of Finance and Administration and Director of Business Affairs
• monitor and order all office supplies
• administer telephone system
• oversee maintenance of office equipment
• oversee maintenance of common areas including reception area, boardrooms and kitchen
• coordinate bookings of boardroom including catering needs
• liaise with building management company on maintenance issues
• HR leave/absence tracking
• maintain physical and electronic inventory of video, CD and book library
• verify and input invoices for accounting

Qualifications and Critical Skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Bilingual (English / French)
• Pleasant and professional telephone manner
• Thrive in a fast paced work environment
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook a must.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an administrative function
• College Diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and enthusiasm about sport in Canada an asset.


Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience

Contact:
Please send all cover letters and resumes to applications@olympic.ca by March 15, 2006.

Contact Information:
Canadian Olympic Committee
21 St Clair Avenue East, Suite 900
Toronto , ON, Canada
M4T 1L9
E-mail: applications@olympic.ca