RECEPTIONIST/ JR. ADMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Canadian Oil Sands is seeking an exceptional Receptionist/Jr. Administrative Assistant to join our team. The suitable candidate for this role is an energetic, outgoing, detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 1 year experience as a receptionist, preferably in an oil and gas or professional services environment. This is a full time position based in Calgary, reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Community Investment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Reception

• Greeting clients and visitors;
• Answering and screening incoming calls;
• Handling, sorting and distributing mail;
• Typing correspondence, memorandums, and other documents;
• Ordering and tracking supplies for the office;
• Assisting in set up and clean up of boardrooms;
• Ensuring kitchen areas are stocked and tidy;
• Handling service calls related to office equipment;
• Completing expense reports;
• Handing all incoming and outgoing couriers; and
• Providing back-up support and general assistance to other administrative staff.

Administrative Support - Finance and Treasury groups

• Scheduling and managing calendars for the group in Outlook;
• Handing and sorting mail;
• Preparing expense reports;
• IT administration and preparing IT request/change forms;
• Ad hoc document processing; and
• Filing.

Administrative Support – Investor Relations

• Preparing expense reports;
• Responding to general queries from investors or directing queries to the appropriate individual;
• Updating database of investor and non-investor contacts;
• Assisting in assembling investor presentations; and
• Other general administrative responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

• Professional and friendly demeanour;
• Dedicated team player;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently;
• Exercises sound personal judgment; and
• Able to effectively prioritize workload.

Canadian Oil Sands offers a competitive compensation package based on the qualifications and experience level of the successful candidate and a challenging, rewarding work environment.

Application deadline: April 5, 2013

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Oil Sands provides a pure investment opportunity in the Syncrude Project through its 36.74% working interest. A small staff of about 30 people manages the Company, which is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (COS) and has a market capitalization of about $10 billion (as at March 13, 2013). www.cdnoilsands.com