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Location: British Columbia, Canada
Company: Fire-Rescue Department
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Oversee all functions of the admin. office. Ensure payroll is done on time for 200+ staff . Ensure all typing requests for management, fire prevention, training, etc are met on time (as required). Ensure all credit card purchases are recorded and data entered on time (4 hours a week). Make sure supplies are ordered in time (oversee). Handle confidential material (as required). Assist in the implementation of a new records management system. Send out sick letter requests as per collective agreeement handle all shift and divisional transfer.
Job Requirements
Have been working here for 15 years and gained most of the required knowledge through experience. Graduated high school. Took college courses.
Uppers
Variety of different responsibilities. Flexibility with reference to start time. Working with a great group of people. Excellent atmoshpere. Interesting job duties. family atmosphere
Downers
I completely enjoy my job - however, there are some stressful days as the fire fighters are exposed to very sad situations and hearing about certain calls and loss of life is sometime difficult
Lifestyle
work hours are monday to friday, with every second friday off 8:15 am to 5:00 pm excellent benefits uniforms - love having a uniform as I do not need to spend money on clothes many city functions that provide opportunity to socialize
Compensation
$22+ an hour. No bonuses or stock options. Excellent medical and dental package.
Advice to Jobseekers
This field is comprised mostly of men; if you are not easy going and able to take banter and joke playing, this is not a good place for you. This job also can be stressful with reference to hearing about tragic calls that the fire department is involved in.

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