Administrative Assistant (12 month contract)

Canada Life is a leading insurer serving the financial security needs of millions across Canada and the United States. They are seeking an Administrative Assistant responsible for telephone reception and various administrative duties within the Disability Management Services Office. Responsibilities Paying Invoice, manage incoming phone call inquiries received on the department toll-free line Open, sort and prepare incoming mail Scan mail into the document imaging system and set tasks for team members to review and handle the mail Create and mail correspondence to employees, clients, and service providers Maintain employee and client information in Canada Life systems, including entering or updating banking information, updating employee and client contact information, and entering invoice data for payment Investigate mail that has been returned to sender and resend the mail as appropriate Manage the distribution of files requested from the Records Centre Other administrative duties as assigned Skills Completion of high school or equivalent Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel Strong keyboarding (50 wpm) and data entry skills required Excellent customer service skills Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Well developed organizational, time management and prioritization skills Excellent communication skills Well-developed problem-solving skills Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment Company Overview Canada Life looks after retirement, investments, Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Investing for Children, Flexible Life Plans. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Potters Bar, Hertford, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is