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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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OFFICE CLERK
LLOYDMINSTER LIVESTOCK MARKETING CENTRE
Responsible to perform office clerical duties in compiling producer settlements for livestock sales. Preparing invoices for livestock buyers for livestock purchases; posts transactions; types cheques, forms and statements; and meters outgoing mail.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDE:
Operates computer terminals and office machines to prepare producer settlements.
Computes and prepares invoices of buyers for livestock purchases.
Weighs livestock, enters price and buyer during the auction in the salesring.
Assists in balancing daily transactions.
Files cheques and office forms.
Performs related duties as required.
The successful candidate will have Grade XII, or the equivalent, supplemented by office clerical experience. Other requirements include: knowledge of regular office procedures; ability to meet and deal with the public in a courteous manner; ability to learn and operate a computer terminal; capable of neat and accurate work. Prior cattle knowledge is an asset but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Interested persons should submit a RESUME no later than Friday August 7th, 2015 to:
tlane@hls.ca
Fax: 306-825-7713
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Specific Skills
- Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents
- Send and receive messages
- Provide general information to clients and the public
- Receive and forward telephone or electronic enquiries
- Process incoming and outgoing mail manually or electronically
- Prepare invoices and bank deposits
- Order supplies and maintain inventory
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Sitting for extended periods
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Keyboarding (Words Per Minute)
- 41 - 60 wpm
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Windows
- MS Word
- Excel
- General office equipment
- Internet browser